Robert Blain built this one and one half story, hall-parlor house in 1883. The house has a rear addition and one third of the porch is enclosed. The exterior, shiplap siding was locally planed by Ole Peterson. Robert Blain, a brother of John was from England and was married to Jane Slack and Melissa Barney. He was a farmer and eventually became manager of the Spring City Co-op Store. He was also a school trustee, postmaster, and partner in the Baxter & Blain Mercantile at 190 North Main Street.