Explore the grounds and buildings
Crook Farm Homestead
The CROOK FARMHOUSE stands where it was constructed in 1847, some 165 years ago. Whether or not it was built by Mr. Crook, who purchased the then 80-acre farm after moving here from New Hampshire with his wife Betsy, is uncertain. It remained in the Crook family for four generations, a span of nearly 125 years.
The living was hard for the Crook family. Not until the Olmstead well was drilled on farm property leased out by Mr. Crook, about 1875, was he able to pay off his debts and repair the house.
The Society purchased the farm in 1974. The house, probably the oldest dwelling in the Bradford area, was accepted on the Pennsylvania Register that year, and on the National Register of Historic Places the following year. It has been restored and furnished in the period of the 1870s.
Bank
The BANK BUILDING was constructed at the Farm site by Friends of the Society. The facade is similar to that of the Whitney & Wheeler bank. The former postal cage from Russell, PA and a large old Cary safe are housed in the two-story structure. It is used as a Society meeting place, craft shop, rainy day refuge & classroom for student visitors, and Old Time Music and dancing.
No. 8 School House
SCHOOL HOUSE NO. 8 was built 1850 (or 1889) at West Corydon Street Extension and moved to the Crook Farm in 1975.
Depot Building
Donated by the late Mr. Henry Milks in 1984. Its original location was near the present-day ARG refinery. The railroad it served is not known. The exterior is original; the interior and floor have been replaced.
Gardens
Another beautiful flower bed brought to life by Dick and Linda Brocious.
Blacksmith Barn
Period typical, with a forge.
Candlemaker Shop
Carpenter Shed
Rebuilt on the original site in conformance to early photographs.
Stack Barn
Donated by the City of Bradford and moved from the nearby Stack Farm
Photos: Bank Building , Farmhouse & Schoolhouse by Nick Distrola, Flower Bed by Yvonne Cattoni, Whitney & Wheeler from a stereoscope.
TOURS:
The Farmhouse, Carpenter Shop, Barn and School House No. 8 at the Crook Farm site are available for tours by appointment only during the summer. Please contact us at least one week prior to the date you plan to visit so we have sufficient time to arrange for a volunteer.
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Crook Farm Trail
A 3-mile loop hiking trail along the banks of the scenic Tunungwant Creek, located just north of the City of Bradford. From the north travel PA 219 to Foster Brook Exit, turn right, turn right at the light, 1 mile on the right. The trail head is located at the Crook Farm Homestead, a heritage site that features a one-room schoolhouse and restored farmhouse from the 19th century. This trail is rated easy in difficulty.
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