Pratt-Newton Home celebrates 75 years
SHERBURNE – In 1932, Carrie Pratt left directions in her will that called for the creation of a women’s adult home in what is now known as the Pratt-Newton Home. Seventy-five years later, the home is still in operation, and the women living there could not be happier that it is.
“We’re an adult home that assists women with daily activities, care, grooming, whatever they need,” said Pratt-Newton home director Carol Bahnet.
The large, impressive, pink Victorian home was built by Joshua Pratt in 1835, and left to his daughters Carrie and Mrs. Homer G. Newton upon his death. Carrie set up provisions for the home’s creation, stipulating that it be used to care for women only. The Pratts had an impressive family lineage and helped to create several structures in the Sherburne area.
The facility can house up to 10 women, and currently has eight living on site. According to Bahnet, 90 percent of the women who come to the Pratt-Newton home are from the Sherburne area or have family living in the area. “There’s a real camaraderie between the ladies. They develop close friendships,” Bahnet said.
The Pratt-Newton home has 10 people on staff, although Bahnet is the only full-time employee. “More than half of the staff has been here for an extended period of time. It’s not the typical staff turn around that you see at many places,” Bahnet said.
Although 75 years have passed, some of the furniture there today is the same as when it was built and much of it dates back to the early 1900s.
Saturday’s anniversary celebration will include an ice cream social, some history of the Pratt-Newton home – including old documents from the home’s history – and scrap books that were found in the house.
“What a wonderful place. I think everybody should see it (the house). It’s unbelievable. People can’t believe how it is,” said one resident of the home.
The celebration will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the home located at 12 South Main St. in Sherburne. “Many people have passed through over the years. If they’ve been a part of it or are just curious we welcome them to come,” Bahnet said. She explained that although the home has been in the same place for 75 years, people often mistake them for a bed and breakfast. “Everyone drives by but doesn’t really know what we are.”
For more information about the home, or to schedule a tour call the Pratt-Newton Memorial Home at 674-6031.
“We’re an adult home that assists women with daily activities, care, grooming, whatever they need,” said Pratt-Newton home director Carol Bahnet.
The large, impressive, pink Victorian home was built by Joshua Pratt in 1835, and left to his daughters Carrie and Mrs. Homer G. Newton upon his death. Carrie set up provisions for the home’s creation, stipulating that it be used to care for women only. The Pratts had an impressive family lineage and helped to create several structures in the Sherburne area.
The facility can house up to 10 women, and currently has eight living on site. According to Bahnet, 90 percent of the women who come to the Pratt-Newton home are from the Sherburne area or have family living in the area. “There’s a real camaraderie between the ladies. They develop close friendships,” Bahnet said.
The Pratt-Newton home has 10 people on staff, although Bahnet is the only full-time employee. “More than half of the staff has been here for an extended period of time. It’s not the typical staff turn around that you see at many places,” Bahnet said.
Although 75 years have passed, some of the furniture there today is the same as when it was built and much of it dates back to the early 1900s.
Saturday’s anniversary celebration will include an ice cream social, some history of the Pratt-Newton home – including old documents from the home’s history – and scrap books that were found in the house.
“What a wonderful place. I think everybody should see it (the house). It’s unbelievable. People can’t believe how it is,” said one resident of the home.
The celebration will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the home located at 12 South Main St. in Sherburne. “Many people have passed through over the years. If they’ve been a part of it or are just curious we welcome them to come,” Bahnet said. She explained that although the home has been in the same place for 75 years, people often mistake them for a bed and breakfast. “Everyone drives by but doesn’t really know what we are.”
For more information about the home, or to schedule a tour call the Pratt-Newton Memorial Home at 674-6031.
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