Orlin Oatman, a prominent Medina businessman, partnered with his father and brothers in a meat market and Oatman Brothers Hardware. The Oatmans' work and civic engagement evidenced love and pride for Medina. Family was deeply important to them; Orlin and Emily Oatman were married 59 years, and this house hosted many family gatherings, including a wedding, a funeral, and a 50th anniversary celebration.