“The building was constructed between 1879 and 1883 under the oversight of Father John S. Michaud.[2] The interior of the building in its original construction consisted of a large kitchen in the back right, large recreation rooms on last two or three bays of either end, and a laundry room in a rear extension, asContinue reading “St. Joseph Providence Orphan Asylum and Hospital”
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Cornwall Central Cemetery: REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS!
First used in 1784, there are 876 graves. There are several Revolutionary War soldiers buried there. My apologies for misnaming the cemetery in the video. It is right next door to the First Congregational Church of Cornwall and there are no signs. I only just found out an hour before the video went live byContinue reading “Cornwall Central Cemetery: REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS!”
The First Congregational Church of Cornwall Parsonage
Today’s video is about the First Congregational Church of Cornwall Parsonage. This building is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a private residence now and so beautifully kept! “The First Congregational Church of Cornwall Parsonage is a historic house at 18 Vermont Route 74 in the center of Cornwall, Vermont. Built inContinue reading “The First Congregational Church of Cornwall Parsonage”
The Gag Rule/William Slade
Today’s video is all about a State Historic Marker I noticed after I filmed the Cornwall Town Hall and War Memorial. I thought it would be more information on the Town Hall, but no. “The Gag Rule: 1836-1844 In the 1830s, Americans were becoming outspoken about slavery, inundating Congress with abolitionist petitions. Southern legislators believedContinue reading “The Gag Rule/William Slade”
Cornwall War Memorial
Whilst filming in Cornwall, Vermont recently, I saw their town monument across from the Town Hall. It is a war memorial to the men who served during the American or US Civil War and World War I. In fact, one young man died in Verdun one day prior to the signing of the Armistice, whichContinue reading “Cornwall War Memorial”
April Fools’ Day Came Late This Month!
April Fools’ Day came late this month! This morning there was heavy wet snow falling when just yesterday the temp was in the mid-50’s! It’s still here tonight! What the heck, Old Man Winter??? Excuse me as I run screaming from the room!
Cornwall Town Hall
“The Cornwall Town Hall is located at 2629 Vermont Route 30 in Cornwall, Vermont. Built in 1880 and enlarged in 1905 to also house the local Grange chapter, it is one of the rural community’s few examples of Italianate architecture, and has served as a community meeting point since its construction. It was listed onContinue reading “Cornwall Town Hall”
EMPTY SEARS STORE AT UNIVERSITY MALL IN SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT
“Sears, Roebuck and Co.,[4] commonly known as Sears, is an American chain of department stores founded in 1892 by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck and reincorporated in 1906 by Richard Sears and Julius Rosenwald. What began as a mail ordering catalog company migrated to opening retail locations in 1925, the first in Chicago,Continue reading “EMPTY SEARS STORE AT UNIVERSITY MALL IN SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT”
Ruggles House: INTERIOR PHOTOS!
It is truly rare for me to have taken snapshots of the interiors of buildings this gorgeous. So, how did I get these? Back in 2017, a friend was working there. She had heard me play piano and knew that I enjoyed playing at nursing homes. So, she asked me to come over and playContinue reading “Ruggles House: INTERIOR PHOTOS!”
Giroux Furniture Company Building
“The Giroux Furniture Company Building is a historic commercial building at 10-18 Catherine Street in the city of St. Albans, Vermont. Built in two parts (1896 and 1905), it is a reminder of the city’s railroad-related history, and served for many years as an enduring commercial presence. It was listed on the National Register ofContinue reading “Giroux Furniture Company Building”