The postcard picture at the top of the page shows the Governor Eben Draper
    mansion. It was built in 1885 and called The Ledges. The next two are from a 1927
    article in the Architectural Forum.The lower two photos show the buildings that are
    on the property now. Draper died in 1914. In 1925, the mansion was razed and
    replaced by his son, Eben, Jr. The National Register Nomination, says that it was
    done by the governor's son, Bristow, but it seems that this is a mistake. At some
    point Bristow built a mansion called The Crossways at 105 Adin Street. He was
    also listed as the owner of 110 Adin Street, a smaller house with similarities to The
    Crossways.

    The property has been owned for many years by Dr. Vincent Arone, and is operated
    as The Ledges, a community for developmentally disabled adults. See the Milford
    Daily News article below for more about The Ledges.

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