Edgemoor Farm Dairy Barn facts for kids
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Edgemoor Farm Dairy Barn
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 Location in San Diego County, California
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | 9200 N Magnolia Magnolia, Santee, California |
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| Built | 1913 |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001065 |
| Added to NRHP | May 16, 1985 |
The Edgemoor Farm Dairy Barn is a historic building in Santee, California. It was first built in 1913 as part of a large dairy farm. This farm was once part of a big piece of land given by the Spanish government, called a land grant. This land grant belonged to Maria Antonio Estudillo.
Later, in 1913, a man named Walter Hamlin Dupee bought the Edgemoor Farm. He made it a very successful dairy farm. It even won national awards! The farm also had a ranch for polo ponies and was an early place for tourists to visit. In 1921, a group called the Guernsey Breeders Association said Dupee's farm was the best for breeding dairy cows in the U.S. Dupee believed in using modern tools and scientific methods for farming. After some personal difficulties, Dupee sold the farm to Godfrey L. Strobeck.
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A Home for People in Need
After its time as a famous dairy farm, the County of San Diego bought Edgemoor in 1923. They used it as a home for older people and those who needed help. It was one of the last "poor farms" in the United States. These places helped people who didn't have much money or family support.
By the mid-1920s, Edgemoor cared for about 520 people. Over the years, the County added more buildings to help more residents. In 1953, the farm and dairy operations stopped. The County then focused on caring for people. Two years later, the place was renamed Edgemoor Geriatric Hospital.
Becoming a Hospital
Many of the old farm buildings were taken down in the 1950s and 1960s. A new hospital building was built in 1966. The old milking barns were changed into living spaces for patients. Sadly, almost all of the original Edgemoor Farm buildings from Dupee's time are now gone. Only one building from that era remains: the large barn with a special "Dutch gambrel" roof, built in 1913.
Over time, the Edgemoor Geriatric Hospital faced challenges. Because of these issues, a decision was made to build a brand new hospital. The new Edgemoor Hospital opened on January 23, 2009. This new facility was designed to provide better care for patients for many years to come.
A Recognized Historic Site
The old Santee Barn is very important because it is a historic building. On April 17, 1985, a request was sent to the National Park Service. This request asked for the Santee Barn to be listed as a historic site. On May 16, 1986, the Santee Barn was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special place protected for its history. The barn's address was later changed to 9200 N. Magnolia Ave.
Santee Historical Society Museum
Today, the historic Santee Barn is still being used! Thanks to generous donations, it is now an active museum. It also serves as the office for the Santee Historical Society. Visitors can learn about the history of the farm and the Santee area.
See also
In Spanish: Edgemoor Farm Dairy Barn para niños
