1.  Locate the Mann residence on the 1866 map.  Describe its location using the surrounding natural and man-made features.  (1866 map)
2.  Think back to the other ways this building was used before it became a residence.  Do you think this building was a good home for the Mann family?  Why or why not?
3.  [Boarder - a person, especially someone who lives in a rented room in another person's house, and is supplied with regular meals.]  Read James Mann's diary entry for July 31, 1876.  Why did the Mann family take boarders into their home?  
4.  [Receipt - a written document that states that money or goods have been received.]  Look at the rent receipt. 
Find:  Date __________________________
         Amount ________________________
         Received from ___________________
         Signed by _______________________
         Reason for ______________________
Using this information and the information on the Residence page describe what happened to the Mann property between 1889 and 1892.
5.  Look at Matilda Mann's diary for 1893.  What happened on 12/27 and who was W?  
6.  Look at James Mann's diary for 1895.  Why did James go to Brookside on Friday, April 26?  
7.  Look at the brochure ad for "The Brookside."  Imagine you are traveling to Ballston Spa in 1897.  Write two letters (1) requesting a reservation at the house and (2) to a friend describing what a great place you stayed while visiting Ballston Spa.
8.  Read Electa Mann's poem (opposite).  Write a poem about your home.