This is also part of the South Hadley Heritage tour. Navigate back to the tour page HERE.
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The John Alvord House stayed in the family from 1731 to 1892 or 161 years. This is a colonial home. Nearby is the great viewscape of the Connecticut River floodplain. Take a rest at the nearby McCray’s Farm.
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