Many areas in Nova Scotia had a Poor Farm. These were actial working farms that became home for people who were elderly, infirm or just not able to look after themselves.the residents were required to work on the farm as they were able and the produce was sold to maintain the home. Many of the residents dies here and there is a graveyard at the site. I recent yeas the stones have had plaques attached to tell us who these people were so that families could get the history.
As the Poor Farms were closed in Nova Scotia aroudn the 1950's many of these building came into disrepair and were demolished. thsi particular building was rescued by being converted to a residential care facility owned and operated by the region of Queens.
This piece of history is a living piece of history with many memories and the residents can tell so many stories.