This Day in History: 1947-04-12
In a lengthy article in the Ramsey Journal newspaper, reporter Mina Chapman described the loneliness of the residents of an old persons home run by Mrs. Ames in the old Foxwood Hotel. She related that many residents were infirmed, deaf, blind or deformed. Although some were relatively able to help themselves, without exception, she stated, they were lonely, all unwanted ‘remnants’ and ‘discards’ from yesterday’s useful life. They were patiently resigned throughout the long, endless days – hoping – waiting for the ‘company’ that never comes. Mrs. Ames was described as a large-hearted person who cared for the 40+ guests as best as she could, even keeping them on when they could no longer pay. The Foxwood Hotel stood half way up the hill behind the Short Line maintenance garage. It had been one of Mahwah’s many hotels until the late 1920s, then a boys school and then a home for the aged. It was demolished about 1950. (Bristow)