Poor Farm Barn: a history restored
Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United StatesThe Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society will relate the history of the iconic Poor Farm, located just west of Maple City. The farm was established by Leelanau County in 1908, as a means of providing housing and meaningful employment to impoverished area residents. After the farm ceased operations, the property fell into disrepair, with only