One of our more recent discoveries
was the final location of the asylum
administrator's home. Sitting to the
west of the asylum buildings for
many years and for many more
thereafter, the home was finally
moved by the City to one of the state
parks where it can be rented as a
party type venue.
The house itself is in remarkable
condition, considering its age, and
while the insides have been
remodeled certain original aspects
remain. The clapboard and roof are
original, no replacements, making
this one of the best surviving pieces
of architecture from the asylum
complex.
was the final location of the asylum
administrator's home. Sitting to the
west of the asylum buildings for
many years and for many more
thereafter, the home was finally
moved by the City to one of the state
parks where it can be rented as a
party type venue.
The house itself is in remarkable
condition, considering its age, and
while the insides have been
remodeled certain original aspects
remain. The clapboard and roof are
original, no replacements, making
this one of the best surviving pieces
of architecture from the asylum
complex.
Dr. Hummer's House
The Hummers did not live in this house the entire time they worked at the asylum. This home was built
later after their arrival. Over the years we've been given conflicting reports as to how many children
the Hummers raised on the asylum grounds. Rumors ran from one to five children but recently, after
having obtained a complete copy of Dr. Hummer's obituary, we can safely say that the Hummers raised
two boys in this house.
Some might wonder why this house would be of importance - all buildings that were part of the asylum
complex during its time are of great importance. They are a piece of the asylum puzzle that remains -
imagine if the walls of this home could talk?
In the coming weeks we will be posting more pictures of the Hummer home.
later after their arrival. Over the years we've been given conflicting reports as to how many children
the Hummers raised on the asylum grounds. Rumors ran from one to five children but recently, after
having obtained a complete copy of Dr. Hummer's obituary, we can safely say that the Hummers raised
two boys in this house.
Some might wonder why this house would be of importance - all buildings that were part of the asylum
complex during its time are of great importance. They are a piece of the asylum puzzle that remains -
imagine if the walls of this home could talk?
In the coming weeks we will be posting more pictures of the Hummer home.