Isaac Crocker Homestead
The Isaac Crocker Homestead is a historic home and farm in Marstons Mills, Massachusetts, built circa 1750. The 6.5-acre (2.6 ha) property, located at 330 Olde Homestead Drive, includes an historic house, adjoining barn and grain silo. The silo is unusual for being made out of wood.[citation needed] In 2007 the property was listed as one of the Ten Most Endangered Historic Resources in Massachusetts.[1][2]
The house is a Cape Cod-style cottage that was described in 2006 as the oldest example of the architectural style in that area of the town of Barnstable.[2] The property has been deemed to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
History
The homestead was operated as a farm from the 1750s to 2006, when the owner died.[2] After being threatened by a previous owner who wanted to tear down the house and build a new one on the nearby pond,[citation needed] the community rallied around the town historical commission and the owner sold the land and house to Cape Abilities, a nonprofit organization that helps provide jobs and housing to those with disabilities.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Massachusetts' Most Endangered Historic Resources Archive". Preservation Massachusetts. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e Edward F. Maroney (July 17, 2008). "Cape Abilities is down on the farm at historic homestead in the Mills". The Barnstable Patriot.
- ^ "Cape Abilities receives largest donation in its 40-year history". Cape & Plymouth Business. June 18, 2008.
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