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History

Founded in 1874, the Home For Aged Men's mission was to provide a "haven for indigent men over 60 years of age of American birth." The home, which was first located on 64 Point street, and then 63 Chestnut street, was funded by the organization's president Henry J. Steere. Steere, also a part owner of Wanskink mill, left $150,000 dollars in his will towards the construction of a larger building. It was with this money that the Home purchased the plot of land on Broad Street in 1891. Construction on the new building was complete by 1895. The building is included in the national register of historic places.
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