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In its heyday, the Union Printers Home had two dormitories and boarding rooms in the main building. Food came from the home's dairy and farm. There was even a hospital on the grounds.

At its height, as many as 400 printers lived in the sprawling complex of sandstone, Victorian-era buildings.

Today, the farm, dairy and hospital are gone. The dormitories hold only storage. Residency has been opened to the public, serving skilled and assisted-living seniors, who pay through state and federal programs. Printers who pay privately still are offered special rates.