The Abattoir at Ottis State Forest Farm, Lower Spectacle Pond
One of our very notable projects this year has been the Abattoir at the Ottis State Forest Farm on Lower Spectacle Pond in Sandisfield, Massachusetts. This building was once part of the privately owned Spectacle Pond Farm, located within Otis State Forest. The Abattoir is a significant historical structure that dates back nearly two centuries. It is one of the few remaining examples of its kind in the state of Massachusetts. What is an Abattoir? We preservationists like to pretty things up when we can. Sometimes, a French word is perfect when the English equivalent is unpleasant. This is a…
