by jhackman | Nov 3, 2017 | Front Page News
Slots are filling up for the inaugural summer sessions of the 2018 Plank Road Artist Residency. We have been and continue to work with a strong desire to provide a dynamic experience for our future residents. For our first year, through personal invitation, we are...
by jhackman | Sep 12, 2017 | Story Share
Dwight and Eloise Baxter (both deceased now), once shared this story. There was once a big flood when the Illinois River overflowed and covered the river bottom. They wanted to see the flood waters and knew Farwell House would be the best place to see it, however,...
by jhackman | Sep 7, 2017 | Story Share
My mother, father & I moved to Frederick in the spring of 1977. At that time, Frederick had a fish market, located at the bottom of the hill where the Farwell House is located. A beauty salon, a small store and a greenhouse, a church and post office were also...
by jhackman | Aug 24, 2017 | Front Page News
Mark your calendars folks! On Saturday, October 28, from 11 am to 4 pm we will be hosting a community celebration in honor of the 150th anniversary of Farwell House. That’s right, the home built by Charles Farwell has been a part of the Frederick community for...
by jhackman | May 2, 2017 | Front Page News
Plaster work has been a major priority over the past 5 weeks and continues today. The 3rd-floor staircase and entire 2nd-floor have been replastered and the ceilings have been drywalled. Now it is time to move on to the first floor and continue the process. Brian...
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