Glass Plate taken by O.A.Everett. c1902. This house burned in the 1930’s, but was birthplace of Gen’l John Whitcomb. At time of photo, was owned by Wm Litchfield who had a lumber business in Newton. There was a tearoom or restaurant on the premises in the 1920’s-1930’s run by a Mrs. Reoux. After this house burned a new one was built on the old foundation. CD No. 0072