Woburn’s Tidd Home Opens its Doors to Men For the First Time in 120 Years
Submitted by Judith A. Bednarz on Wed, 09/03/2008 - 9:16am.
WOBURN, MA, Wednesday, September 3, 2008—The Tidd Home, a unique residence for senior women for 120 years, announced today that, starting in September, it will open its doors to male residents. As it has for 120 years, The Tidd Home provides safe and affordable housing for seniors, allowing them to continue to lead independent, fulfilled lives.
The Tidd Home, with 14 residential suites and gracious areas for dining, setting, is located at 74 Elm St. in Woburn. The home was incorporated in 1887. Initial quarters for the home were on Mt. Pleasant Street, but William Tidd donated the Tidd Homestead in 1889. The building was dedicated in October of 1889 and has been in use ever since.
About The Tidd Home
The Tidd Home is located at 74 Elm St., a lovely residential area, and combines the gracious charm of the original Federal-era architecture and Victorian décor with the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. The Tidd Home recently completed a $1.5 million renovation/expansion program and is now accepting new residents, both men and women. The Tidd Home was selected by SCI Woburn as one of six homes to be showcased as part of SCI Woburn’s third annual Woburn Holiday House Tour in 2006.
- For more information about the Tidd Home please call Nancy Barnes, Executive Director, at 781.933.0248 or email: tiddhome@comcast.net. And visit our web site: www.tiddhome.org .
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