Westford Town Farm

Westford Town Farm is a historic poor farm in Westford, Massachusetts. Its main building is a ​2 1⁄2 story brick building, five bays wide and six deep, that was built in 1837. It was twice enlarged, in c. 1840 and c. 1900. The enlargement consists of a wood frame addition on the north side of the building; the 1900 addition was built to replace that from 1840, and stands on its foundation. It served as the focal point for the town's support of its indigent population until 1959, a later date than many similar facilities statewide remained open. Since its closing it has continued to house town facilities, including as police and fire stations, and most recently as school administrative offices.[2]

Westford Town Farm
Town Farm building
Location35 Town Farm Road,
Westford, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°35′11″N 71°28′44″W
Built1893
ArchitectDaniel W. Hartwell, H.M. Francis
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.08000167[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 14, 2008

The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Westford Town Farm". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
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