Shaker Farm

Shaker Farm
Location Richmond, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°22′53″N 73°21′13″W / 42.38139°N 73.35361°W / 42.38139; -73.35361Coordinates: 42°22′53″N 73°21′13″W / 42.38139°N 73.35361°W / 42.38139; -73.35361
Built 1795
Architect Hand, Daniel
Architectural style Colonial Revival, Colonial
NRHP Reference # 95001198[1]
Added to NRHP November 6, 1995

Shaker Farm (also the Edward Deming and Faith Andrews Homestead) is a historic farmstead on Dublin Road in Richmond, Massachusetts. The property is notable as the subject of a book by the Andrewses, The Fruits of the Shaker Tree of Life, in which they document the property's condition and restoration. The farmhouse was built c. 1795 by Daniel Hand of New Lebanon, New York, and exhibits a number of examples of Shaker craftsmanship. The Andrewses acquired the property in 1937, and devoted the rest of their lives to collecting, documenting, and promoting Shaker heritage.[2]

The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.[1] The property, although subdivided, continues (as of 1995) to be owned by Andrews descendants.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 "NRHP nomination for Shaker Farm". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2013-11-28.


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