Michael J. Dowling is known throughout the country for being a politician, businessman and activist, all while living with severe disabilities dating back to a blizzard in 1880 near Canby.
The house in Olivia that was built for and lived in by Michael J. Dowling and his family might soon be on the market. A meeting was held in Olivia in March to see if there was any community support towards purchasing the home and turning it into something from which the entire community and region could benefit.