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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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