Many of the original buildings from the 1800s are still standing, though they are in terrible shape.
The structures, though dilapidated, feature authentic and original colonial and Victorian design.
Fires destroyed some of the original structures, but at least eight still remain on the property.
A Victorian-style stable is one of the buildings Schmitt brought to Johnsonville.
The village has been abandoned since the 1990s, serving as a backdrop for movies and music videos.
The Johnson Millpond lies right next to the town, where in 1966 Schmitt kept a steamboat as a theme park attraction.
The 1800s-era general store also still stands in the middle of town.
The Emory Johnson Homestead is the jewel of the property, chock full of original Victorian details.
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