A town farm
Item Information
- Title:
- A town farm
- Description:
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Lancaster's first almshouse, established in the early 19th century, was located in a remote section of town near the Old Slate Quarry. Later, it was moved to the Ballard Hill area. This card shows the last "poor farm" facility, which was built there in 1884. Eventually, the building was sold an, in 1947, was converted into the Rest Haven Nursing Home. In 1968, the outdated building was razed and the River Terrace Healthcare facility was put in its place.
- Name on Item:
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Elizabeth Winslow Colley
- Date:
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[ca. 1884–1947]
- 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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Almshouses
- Places:
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MassachusettsWorcester (county)Lancaster
- Extent:
- 1 photograph
- Permalink:
- https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/02871h537
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