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Fruitlands

Fruitlands is a historic place in Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001761.

Harvard, Worcester County, MassachusettsListed March 19, 1974NRIS #74001761★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fruitlands?

Fruitlands was a utopian agrarian commune established in Harvard, Massachusetts, United States, by Amos Bronson Alcott and Charles Lane in the 1840s and based on transcendentalist principles. An account of its activities can be found in Transcendental Wild Oats by Alcott's daughter Louisa May Alcott.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fruitlands
City
Harvard
County
Worcester County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
March 19, 1974
NRIS reference number
74001761
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.50980, -71.61155
When was Fruitlands listed on the National Register?

Fruitlands was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1974.

Where is Fruitlands located?

Fruitlands is located in Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.50980, -71.61155. See the map above.

Is Fruitlands a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fruitlands is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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