Left to right: Jon Preststulen (step-brother to the Hanson sisters), Scott Braseth (Anna Hanson's grandson) with one of the family dogs, Elise Preststulen and their son, Egil.
The first building on the farm is center and dates to the 15th-6th century. The building to the left dates from the 18th century and later had the second floor added. The building to the right dates from the mid 19th century and was built by Hans, father to the Hanson sisters. Anna was born in this house as were her siblings. Not shown is the original kitchen outbuilding with the sod roof.
All houses are still occupied by four generations of Preststulens, who took the name of the farm as their family name when the government urged Norwegians to adopt a permanent surname for easier record-keeping soon after the turn of the last century. The Preststulen farm is a registered national historic landmark in Norway and receives government funding for its upkeep. The Preststulen farm is also a working dairy farm. 25 cows are kept in a barn to the left of this photo.
The farm also served as a hiding place for the Norwegian resistance during the Nazi occupation in World War II. Tunnels connected all the buildings and components of a radio were hidden in the walls and furniture until the Nazis raided the farm and executed family members where the Preststulens stand in this photo."