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A Cornerstone of Community and American History

THE KETCHAM HOUSE

Enduring, proud and vigilant

This grand old house has witnessed many important developments over time.

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Hollis

In 1884 Ketcham's is one of 2 farms that make up the town of Hollis
By 1906 Hollis is an investor's dream -location, location, location.

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Alex Campbell Milk

1890: The Ketcham farm is purchased by millionaire Alexander Campbell
a very prominent Dairyman who was the first to sell milk in bottles

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THE KETCHAMS AND THEIR CIVIC DUTIES

David Ketcham was school commissioner and as such addressed Jamaica High School
while D.W. Ketcham was a trustee of Jamaica Hospital amongst a slew of other
community based vocations.

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A Cornerstone of Community and American History

THE KETCHAM HOUSE

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Newsmakers and the Ketcham House

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May Callahan

Alexander Campbell

Alexander Campbell purchase

AiA Guide

D.W. Ketcham fundraiser

Farmhands

District #43

Assessor

Secretary appointment

D. Ketcham Portrait and Bio

Grandson D.W. Ketcham honored

May Callahan Living Pictures

Alex Campbell Milk and Borden Farms

Charles Flores Builder

Assessor

St. Andrew VP

Grand Jurors

The Ketchams took their civic duties very seriously and played active roles in all the organizations that had community as their concern. They sat on various boards that governed the community, supported and developed their religious organizations and educational system. and D.W. Ketcham became a leading figure in his local Lions Club. Given the level of dedication offered by the Lions Club to the community, D.W. Ketcham was frequently revered in the press.

Grandson D.W. Ketcham a honorable Lion

Grange Officers

St. Gabriel officer

Frank Lott fireman

Hollis Association

St. Andrews Brotherhood

School Commissioner

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