In 1917 Dr. Henry S. Plummer and his wife Daisy, began construction of "Quarry Hill" later to be known as the Plummer House. Dr. Plummer personally formulated the plans for the house which included many innovations that were far advanced for that day and age. In 1924 the 65 acre estate consisted of the house, greenhouse, water tower, garage and gazebo. Today 11 acres remain and are maintained by the Rochester Park and Recreation Department. In 1901 Dr. Mayo asked Dr. Plummer to join the Mayo Clinic staff. He remained there for the next 35 years. Daisy Plummer, a gifted musician and friend to all, was a remarkable individual in her own right. A concert pianist and patron of the arts, she was very fond of promoting cultural activities in the city. Dr. Plummer, once described as "the diversified genius" and Daisy "a patron of the arts" built a home that was always open to friends and relatives. Today this memory lives on at the Plummer House of the Arts.
There are two caves on the property,one going into the house and the other under the water tower. The house has 49 rooms, 10 bathrooms, 9 bedrooms, 5 fireplaces.