Acadia National Park - Old Farm: Station Six

In 1878, the Dorr family chose a site for their farmhouse on a sea cliff facing the Gouldsboro Hills. While the main residence was being built, they constructed Storm Beach Cottage, which is still used by park staff today. Old Farm became renowned for its hospitality, attracting prominent figures from various fields. The veranda, with its unique brick flooring, was a place for significant conversations, including those between the Dorr family and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr.

What geographical feature was chosen for the site of the old farmhouse in 1878?

• A broad flat top of an old sea cliff

• A valley surrounded by hills

• A sandy beach

• A dense forest area

Who were responsible for building the Storm Beach Cottage in 1878?

• John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Charles Dorr

• The narrator's parents

• Charles and George Dorr

• Prominent 19th-century writers

What is the current use of the Storm Beach Cottage?

• A museum open to the public

• A historical landmark with no access

• A private residence

• Used by park staff

What was Old Farm widely known for?

• Its isolation

• Its agricultural produce

• Its architectural design

• Its hospitality

Which philanthropist is mentioned as having conversations with Dorr at Old Farm?

• Henry Ford

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

• Cornelius Vanderbilt