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The Allensworth Home Colonel Allen Allensworth, one of the town’s founders, and his wife Josephine, built one of the community’s first homes on this site shortly after the town was established. Colonel and Mrs. Allensworth bought the lot in the Fall of 1910 from the Pacific Farming Company. The residence was built in 1911. It was purchased from Sears-Roebuck and was made of prefabricated materials and shipped in sections and assembled at the building site. While the primary construction material was wood, there were many architectural refinements that made the home a model during its day. While residing at the location, Colonel Allensworth traveled throughout California and nation promoting the town and recruiting pioneer settlers. Mrs. Allensworth remained at home where she made substantial contributions to the town’s social development. Mrs. Allensworth served as a member of the first Allensworth School Board. Town beautification was another activity, which engaged Mrs. Allensworth’s attention. Through her participation in the Women’s Improvement Association, she helped plant trees and flowers along the streets of the town. Colonel Allensworth owned the property until his death in 1914. At the time of his death, his wife retained ownership. Upon her death in 1939, the property was passed to her granddaughter, Mrs. Louise Shanks Collier. At some point in the mid-1940’s, Oscar Wells purchased the property. It was extensively remodeled. In addition to their residence, Colonel and Mrs. Allensworth owned other properties in Allensworth.
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