Home, Tavern and ….

The majestic William Brown house has been in this location for about 300 years.
During colonial days it was the most prominent house in the 100 acres that comprised London Town. It was used as a private residence, tavern and other functions through the years. What I found most astonishing is that it was used as an almshouse (poor house) in the 1900s despite lacking modern features. Its last use was to house poor elderly people as recently as 1965!
Astonishing! Apparently they were housed in horrible conditions (per story board)Read more