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Slides That Saved Kenmore

July 10, 2024 / ferryfarmandkenmore

On January 1, 1925, a group of well-dressed women in hats and long fur coats assembled at Kenmore to hand over the final $1,000 payment and gain full possession of the house and land.  This meeting was the culmination of thirty-two months of persistent work and determination by the ladies of The Kenmore Association to … Continue reading Slides That Saved Kenmore

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Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
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