(The Record) The historic Malcolm Mitchell House on the outskirts of Aberdeen Proving Ground has served as everything from office space to a natural history museum, but the U.S. Army is hoping someone else can take over the building’s upkeep.
Built in 1905 near what is now Ruggles Golf Course, the Queen Anne-style house was a wedding present from Mitchell to his son and daughter-in-law, according to an Army report.
The family had a farm on the property and also ran a vegetable canning business there until the property was absorbed into Aberdeen Proving Ground more than 90 years ago. Continued
Mar 4, 2010
History needs company: Army seeks to turn over maintenance of Mitchell House
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