On the SITPA site are seven buildings, representing the workmanship of the Finnish people whom settled Valley County in the early part of the 1900s. The Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association constructed the buildings in the 1930s. The State house was originally built as a summer residence for Governor Bottolfson and as a guest residence for visiting dignitaries. Many of the original hand-made furnishings remain. The grounds are set in gardens of mature native trees and shrubs. Four of the buildings are in the National Register of Historic Places. The unique construction techniques used make it a fun place to visit. They include dove tail outside corners using local logs, hand-peeled log interior walls, with hand-fitted door casings and trim, unusual rock and slate fireplaces, large banks of windows and, in the Governors residence, a sun porch.