Every family has stories-some whispered, others that are waiting to be rescued from old documents or those that have outlived their usefulness and are eventually forgotten. Heil House: The House That Peter Built tells the story of German immigrant Peter Heil, who built a home for his family in the country town of Elmore using the clay from his own land-and traces the lives of the generations who grew up within its walls. Drawing on letters, photographs, public records and oral memories this book draws on historical context, uncovers some mysteries, and shares the triumphs and tragedies that shaped the lives of the Heil family for over fifty years.