Howard Home for Aged Men facts for kids
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Howard Home for Aged Men
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 Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | on the campus of the Brockton VA, 940 Belmont St., Brockton, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1924 |
| Architect | Ralph Jackson |
| Architectural style | Georgian Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 16000871 |
| Added to NRHP | December 20, 2016 |
The Howard Home for Aged Men, also known as Building 60, is a special old building in Brockton, Massachusetts. It's located on the campus of the Brockton Veterans Administration (VA) facility.
This building was constructed in 1924. It was originally a home for older men who needed care. Later, in 1949, the VA took over the building. Today, it is being fixed up to become housing for veterans. In 2016, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.
About the Building's History
The Howard Home for Aged Men is one of the oldest buildings at the Brockton VA campus. You can find it near Belmont Street, at the northeast corner of the campus.
What the Building Looks Like
This building has 2-1/2 stories and is made of brick. It has a sloped roof with windows sticking out, called dormers. Stone details add to its look. The front of the building has eleven sections, with the middle three sticking out a bit.
Most of the windows are rectangular. They have stone sills and special brick and stone designs above them. The main entrance is in the middle. It has a round porch supported by fancy columns. Above the entrance, there's a three-part window and a round-arched window in the roof's peak. Inside, the building has changed many times. This is because the VA has used it for different purposes over the years.
How the Home Started
The Howard Home was built in 1924. The money for it came from Horace Howard, who lived in Providence, Rhode Island. His family was well-known in Bridgewater, which Brockton was once part of.
The building served as a home for older men until 1949. That's when the state took it over to create a new Veterans Administration facility. Since then, the VA has used the building for many things. It has been housing for nurses and even office space. From 2016 to 2017, the building was repaired. It is now used as homes for veterans.
