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Broadmoor Farm sat at the corner of Main Street, Tuttle Rd, and Blanchard Road. In 1874, George Blanchard started the Broadmoor Farm with purebred Jersey cattle, which became widely famous throughout the United States and sold for as much as $1,500. Many earned the highest honors from the American Jersey Cattle Club. George planted apple orchards on Broadmoor Farm, situated behind the Blanchard house at 371 Tuttle Rd. In 1935, the Farm passed to George's son Arthur Blanchard. Arthur maintained the orchards and operated an apple stand at the site until 1974. In that year, 1974, a hundred years after it began, Broadmoor Farm was sold outside the Blanchard family. Greely High School was originally Greely Institute, and was established through the generosity of Eliphalet Greely and his wife Elizabeth Loring. Both Cumberland natives, they wanted to give something back to the town that they both loved so much. Having been unable to have children of their own, they decided that a gift of a free public high school would be their legacy. In his will, he left $27,500 to be used by the town to erect and supply the school. His widow purchased four acres of land from Enos Blanchard at the corner of Main Street and Tuttle Rd and the school was built.
For reference: Historically, areas named Broadmoor have been used for dairy farming and general agriculture due to their specific geography and access to water sources.
Carolyn graduated from Greely in 1961 and worked as a Teacher aide/ Ed Tech for the district for 35 years. Upon retirement, she continued to volunteer at Mabel I. Wilson school, with various readings and classroom presentations. As the Cumberland Historical Society President and board member, Carolyn continues to do historictours with the MIW students. As Superintendent of the Exhibition Hall at the Cumberland Fairground(Cumberland Farmers' club), Carolyn hosts Agriculture Day for second and third grade students. Beyond the school community, Carolyn has done much to preserve the Cumberland and North Yarmouth legacy. She and Thomas Bennett (former Director of the Prince Memorial Library) wrote the Images of America Cumberland book. Carolyn Small takes immense pride in our community and its children. She is a Cumberland treasure.
A 2nd grader at Mabel I. Wilson School submitted this entry, explaining: “The new school is on a corner near stones in a yard (headstones). Their class recently learned that a cornerstone is the foundation you build on."Cornerstones are stones of learning.”
A district-branded name to reflect unity, clarity, and a strong connection to the broader Greely school community.
As the entry point for our youngest learners, the name highlights the school’s role within the established Greely educational pathway, promoting a sense of belonging and continuity from the very start of a child’s academic journey. “Greely Primary School” communicates identity, purpose, and district pride—simple, inclusive, and instantly recognizable to families and the community.
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