Eber Sherman Farm facts for kids

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Eber Sherman Farm
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
(2010)
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Location	1010 State Rd., North Adams, Massachusetts
Area	7.8 acres (3.2 ha)
Built	c. 1843 (1843)
Architect	Eber Sherman
Architectural style	Greek Revival/Italianate
NRHP reference No.	83003929
Added to NRHP	October 6, 1983

The Eber Sherman Farm is a historic farm located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It was built around 1843. This farm is a great example of a special type of architecture. It mixes styles called Greek Revival and Italianate. Because of its history and unique design, the farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Exploring the Eber Sherman Farm

The Eber Sherman Farm is found on State Road, which is also known as Massachusetts Route 2. It's in the western part of North Adams, close to the town of Williamstown. The main house is quite large, standing two-and-a-half stories tall. It's made of wood and has a pointed roof.

What Does the Farmhouse Look Like?

The house has two brick chimneys inside and its outside walls are covered with clapboards. The front of the house has five sections, with the main door in the middle. This door has tall, narrow windows on each side and a window above it. A flat roof covers the entrance, supported by fancy columns. The corners of the building have wide, flat decorations called pilasters. Also, under the roof, there are decorative brackets spaced out evenly. A smaller, one-story part of the house extends to the left, with a porch along its front.

Who Was Eber Sherman?

The house was built around 1843 by Eber Sherman. His father, William Sherman, owned the farm next door. Eber bought his father's farm, which was very large, over 300 acres. Eber Sherman used the farm to run a dairy business, producing milk and other dairy products.

The farm was originally part of Williamstown. However, in 1900, the town borders changed. This part of Williamstown, including the Eber Sherman Farm, became part of North Adams. Eber Sherman's son sold the property in 1862. After that, the farm had several different owners over the years.