Item 399: Ballou Park, 1908

Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A399. April 27, 1908. Image depicts Ballou Park, sometimes referred to as Adin Ballou Park, showing trees, bushes, and a bronze statue of Adin Ballou, the founder of the Hopedale Community. The statue was unveiled in October 1900 and is located on the Ballou property; it was the gift of Gen. W. F. Draper. In 1900 the Ballou house was moved from this site and the park established. See Box 12, Folder 3, Item 67 and Box 3, Folder 1, Item 330 for better views of the park. Original photograph by the Draper Company. 25 x 20.25 cm.