It is representative of the dwellings erected under the direction of John C. Osgood as housing for married workers associated with his coal related operations, which thrived in the area from 1899 to 1909.  Osgood created his model company town based on a belief that providing better living conditions would result in greater production.  Although the Redstone cottages were based on standard plans, they exhibited an eclectic mix of then popular styles in their varied ornamentation.  Many of the one hundred cottages constructed by 1902 were subsequently demolished or moved to other locations.