The Old Shaker Infirmary
Item Information
- Title:
- The Old Shaker Infirmary
- Description:
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This dwelling on the Old Union Turnpike near Route 2 was originally used as an infirmary by the nearby Shirley Shaker Community. It was moved to a site across from the Old Brick Tavern to serve as a caretaker's cottage c. 1905-1909. The Shaker Village was begun when Mother Anne Lee visited the area in the late 18th century. A small Shaker cemetery and their Holy Hill are located north of Route 2 on the Lancaster-Shirley line.
- Name on Item:
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Frank and Lois Ponte
- Date:
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[ca. 1850–2000]
- Format:
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Photographs
- Location:
- Lancaster Historical Society
- Collection (local):
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Photo Archives of the Lancaster (MA) Historical Society
- Subjects:
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Buildings
Shakers
- Places:
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MassachusettsWorcester (county)Lancaster
- Extent:
- 1 photograph
- Permalink:
- https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/02871h49n
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