by Joan Darby It’s hard to imagine the excitement of the Richmond settlers as they experienced the first spring in their new community. Owning land had been no more than a dream for most of the disbanded soldiers of the … Continue reading
74 Fowler St. One House. Two families. 180 years of History. The history of this two-story log farmhouse in many ways chronicles the history of the village. Built for/by John Torney, the building was home to Mr. Torney, his wife, … Continue reading
3630 McBean St. The farmhouse of Constantine Maguire built before 1840 is a prime example of the log farmhouses of the era and area. Like many area farmers, the Maguire’s updated their property, not by abandoning the log house, but … Continue reading