 It remained in use as a public school until 1917, and its ownership apparently reverted to the Lothrops, but was later retaken by the town for nonpayment of taxes.From the 1940s to 1960s it was being used as a residence, and it was restored in the 1970s to a turn-of-the-20th-century appearance.The local historical society purchased the property from the town for $1 in 1974, with stipulations that it be used for exclusively historical purposes.