GROVE STREET

Grove Street was the main road instead of South Main Street. It was a forerunner of Route 11. On it was located the Maple Grove Place
and Stock Farm on which R P White raised celebrated horses

"MAPLE GROVE PLACE AND STOCK FARM

Maple Grove Place and Stock Farm, located in the southerly part of Adams village, on Grove street, was established by the present proprietor, R. P. White, in 1859. Among the most celebrated horses raised and owned by him the following are particularly worthy of mention: “Capt. Emons,” with a record of 2.19-1/4, sold for $5,500; “Wizz,” 2:23-1/4; “Buzz,” 2:28; “Rufus,” 2:29; “Venus,” 2:31, who sold for $3,500; four mares—”Floss,” “Silk,” “Satin,” and “Velvet,” three of whom were valued at more than $6,000. “Whitewood,” raised by Mr. White, when less than three years old trotted a mile in 2:24. Mr. White is one of the most noted horsemen in the state."

Below 1980

St Cecelia 's Church. The Well Baby Clinics used to be held here.

Below 1980...the nuns live here for St Cecelia's church

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