the current appearance of wildwood began in 1874 with remodeling by alfred beckley. this included the addition of a kitchen and dining room to the back of the house. the log cabins exterior was also covered in white clapboard. this was replaced in the 1970s with aluminum siding. most of the original pine floor exists, and wood beams have been exposed within parts of the house to demonstrate its log cabin origins. there have been plans to restore the structure to its original 1874 appearance.