Sabin–Wheat Farm facts for kids
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Sabin–Wheat Farm
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | 346 Westminster Rd., Putney, Vermont |
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| Area | 2.2 acres (0.89 ha) |
| Built | 1790 |
| Architectural style | Italianate, Early Republic |
| NRHP reference No. | 04000771 |
| Added to NRHP | July 28, 2004 |
The Sabin–Wheat Farm is a really old and special farm located in Putney, Vermont. It was first built around 1790. This farm is a great example of how farms in New England used to be connected, with the house, sheds, and barns all linked together. It's so well-preserved that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
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What Makes This Farm Special?
The Sabin–Wheat Farm is found on the east side of Westminster Road. It's about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Putney village. The farm covers about 2.2 acres (0.89 hectares) and is surrounded by active fields.
The Main House
The most important part of the farm is the main house. It has a cool style called Italianate. This style was popular in the mid-1800s. The house is one of the first buildings in Putney to show this design.
A Connected Farmstead
Behind the main house, there's a kitchen area, a long shed, and two barns. All these parts are connected! They were either built or moved here in the early 1860s. This connected style was very common in New England. It helped farmers stay warm and work easily during cold winters.
A Look Back in Time: The Farm's History
The Sabin–Wheat Farm has a long history. It started when Noah Sabin bought the land in 1768. He built his first house probably across the street. The main part of the current house was built by Sabin around 1780-1790. This early style is called Federal period architecture.
Changing Hands
The Sabin family owned the farm until 1839. Then, it was sold to a cousin named Samuel Wheat, Jr. Samuel Wheat was a successful farmer. He was the one who changed the 1780s farm into the connected complex we see today. For most of the 1900s, the Braley family used the farm for dairy operations.
