June 21, 2009
Eagle Tribune
Preserving rural character a challenge
WINDHAM — Old, new and a mix of the two mark the half-mile stretch of Range Road.
Old are houses, among Windham’s oldest. New are businesses, among Windham’s newest. The mix is seen in historic structures that have been converted to new, commercial uses. The half mile is book-ended by examples of this. The Windham Restaurant is at one end, The Common Man restaurant at the other.
Now, another historic home on The Common Man property is a candidate for preservation. It will get a new lease on life as a coffeehouse.
Toward the eastern end of the half-mile stretch, at 64 Range Road, an 18th century federal-style house is up for sale.