Farm Friends:
Well much has happened since our last walk into the pages of this old house.
I have met with a couple of local historians and a representative of the local college.
In my hunt for more answers of the early history I have been introduced to the heritage of the fourth owner. This is something sure to peek your interest as it has mine.
This publicly known and accomplished Dr. was a great admirer of music boxes. Not your ordinary music boxes, but some of the rarest and most valuable. His name was Wofford E Baldwin. His collection had over 200 pieces in it when he died at an estimated value of 2-5 Million $$$$ These were originally showcased in an entire addition built specifically onto the house that had climate control.
His collection has since been donated and some pieces sold at auction. The local college has 64 of these on display in their fine arts building to which I was given a private tour.
Here are some:
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