By 1870, a commodious dwelling had been constructed for the Superintendent of Mass Aggie. Nearby was a large barn, 100 x 50 feet, constructed by Mr. C. W. Lessey of Amherst.
By 1870, a commodious dwelling had been constructed for the Superintendent of Mass Aggie. Nearby was a large barn, 100 x 50 feet, constructed by Mr. C. W. Lessey of Amherst.
This photograph was taken with the tree in full foliage. Written on verso: "This elm tree stands in the yard of Elijah Ayers, East Pleasant St.; it was cut down the last of the 19th century; Ayers bought the old Whiting place in 1865 (torn down…