The Farrier House

William and Ellen Farrier constructed the Farrier House in 1896 on land once owned by his father.  William Farrier died in 1907, bequeathing the homeplace and one-third of his land to Ellen as a dower right, while the remaining two-thirds of the land went to his son, Robert Walter Farrier.  Originally Victorian in character, the Farrier House has evolved to include other styles, such as Classical Revival, over the last century.   The Farrier House is currently under renovation to preserve its historical integrity.   

Spring House

The Spring House, located adjacent to the Farrier House, provided clean water for the residents.  Spring houses were constructed over freshwater springs to keep contaminants such as leaves and animals out of the water.  Before refrigeration was available, spring also kept water cool.  Sometimes, food and produce were stored in spring houses to keep them chilled to prevent spoiling.  

Bakers Barn

Built in the 1910s, Bakers Barn is an example of a post and beam barn.  These barns became popular in the American colonial period and were prevalent through the first half of the 19th Century.  Early post and beam barns were characterized by heavy beams joined by a mortise and tenon joinery.  After the Industrial Revolution in the mid 1800s, post and beam barns evolved with the mass production and standardization of timber sizes featuring stud and joists.  Bakers Barn is currently being fully restored.  

Light House

The Light House was originally constructed as a caretaker’s cottage in the 1920s.  In 2020, a two-year renovation was completed.

Timerframed Shed

This historic timberframed shed is currently being fully restored and relocted on the property.