House and barn on Spring Farm in Amherst

House and barn on Spring Farm in Amherst

Amherst (Mass.)

Farm house and barns belonging to Spring Farm, located about three miles from the Amherst House and 1 1/2 miles from the Notch on South Pleasant Street (possibly #466). The brochure states: "The farm comprises 122 acres, a continuous stretch of fertile land, purchased by Mr. Whitaker five years ago...The stock includes from 100 to 110 head of horned cattle, a fine herd of Holsteins...devoted entirely to dairy and stock raising...located on the north side of the farm is a mineral spring, from which the farm takes its name."

Lovell, John L., 1825-1903

Amherst the village beautiful, cultured and literary/Amherst House hotel par excellence [brochure]. Springfield, Mass. : John C. Otto, printer, n.d.

Jones Library Special Collections

Circa 1900

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Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections

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LOV0048

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3.9 x 5.3

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