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Ellington-Somers History: What Was This Building?
Test your knowledge of Ellington and Somers history with this photo from the archives of the historical societies.
What was this building?
Here's a hint, it was in Somers. As a bonus, what is it now?
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The image has been provided by the Somers Historical Society.
Last week's question was "" and there was one guess but it was not correct. The woman is Mary Barkal.
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According to Images of America: Somers, from the Somers Historical Society:
"Mark Barkal, R.N., was Somers' first visiting nurse from 1950 to 1965. She worked with Dr. Ralph Thayer until his death in 1960, giving home healthcare advice and organizing well-child clinics. She was able to communicate in Lithuanian and was therefore able to establish trust with the town's immigrants. The Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) continues to aid Somers residents."
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