Caretaker Dwelling/Post Office
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NEWSFLASH - FOR SALE!!

A once in a lifetime opportunity exists to acquire this unique, beautiful and historic property.  The untimely death of one of the proprietors, reluctantly forces need for immediate sale.  Please see contact information below if you might be interested.

Caretaker Dwelling/Post Office

The building was built in 1897 shortly after Randall Burns purchased the property. This small structure was built for the Burns Caretaker. The Burns family built a summer home on Springstead Lake , c1898, it still exists today. In 1919, a one-story addition was added to the west elevation of the structure to serve as a lobby for the post office. A window cage in the original structure opened to the lobby and was where the postmaster handed out the mail.

 

The Parlor

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The  Kitchen

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The Bathroom

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The  Present residents and Caretakers of Springstead, The Stanleys: Daniel, Linda, Danielle and faithful companion Sam

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