“Plug” tobacco is another word for chewing tobacco. In a tin of modern chewing tobacco, the user pulls out the size they want with their fingers. With a plug, the user cuts the size they want. The Burlington Clothing Co. was located at 118 Church Street on the corner of Church and College Streets inContinue reading “Sam Spade Covered Bridge & Old-Time ADVERTISEMENTS!!”
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Marble Works Memorial Bridge
From Historic Marker: Inscription: “The Marble Works Memorial Bridge was constructed and generously donated by the Marble Works Partnership to the citizens of the town of Middlebury for their use and enjoyment. The bridge is dedicated to the memory of the mechanics of Middlebury who built and operated the mills and factories which, from 1774Continue reading “Marble Works Memorial Bridge”
Preservation Burlington TV Show with Traveling for History!
Preservation Burlington invited me to be on their live TV show again this year! I got to share some of my favorite places I filmed since last year. Ron Wanamaker, the host, is a lot of fun to work with and asks great questions. I truly enjoyed (and enjoy) working with him. The four placesContinue reading “Preservation Burlington TV Show with Traveling for History!”
Church Street Covered Bridge: National Register of Historic Places!
“The Church Street Covered Bridge, also called the Village Covered Bridge,[2] is a wooden covered bridge that crosses the North Branch of the Lamoille River (also known as the Kelly River) in Waterville, Vermont off State Route 109. Built in the late 19th century, it is one of five covered bridges in a space ofContinue reading “Church Street Covered Bridge: National Register of Historic Places!”
Jaynes Covered Bridge: National Register!
“The Jaynes Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge, carrying Codding Hollow Road across the North Branch Lamoille River in Waterville, Vermont. Built in 1877, it is one of three 19th-century covered bridges in the town, and one of five to span the North Branch Lamoille in a five-mile span. It was listed on theContinue reading “Jaynes Covered Bridge: National Register!”
Mill Covered Bridge: National Register of Historic Places!
“The Mill Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge that crosses the North Branch Lamoille River on Back Road in Belvidere, Vermont. Built about 1890, it is one of two surviving covered bridges in the rural community. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1] The Mill Covered Bridge stands inContinue reading “Mill Covered Bridge: National Register of Historic Places!”
Poland Covered Bridge
“The Poland Covered Bridge, also known as the Junction Covered Bridge[2] or the Cambridge Junction Covered Bridge[n 1] is a covered bridge that carries Cambridge Junction Road across the Lamoille River off State Route 15 in Cambridge, Vermont. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1] The bridge is of BurrContinue reading “Poland Covered Bridge”
Cambridge Junction Bridge State Historic Marker
Inscription: “This bridge was built in 1887 by George W. Holmes in order to access an important railroad junction and the surrounding village of Cambridge Junction. The Burr Arch structure has a clear span of 135 feet, making it one of the longest spans of its type in the United States. The bridge is alsoContinue reading “Cambridge Junction Bridge State Historic Marker”
Morgan Covered Bridge
“The Morgan Covered Bridge, also known as the Upper Covered Bridge[2] is a wooden covered bridge that crosses the North Branch Lamoille River in Belvidere, Vermont on Morgan Bridge Road. Built about 1887, it is one of two covered bridges in Belvidere, and one of five in a five-mile span that all cross the sameContinue reading “Morgan Covered Bridge”
Emily’s Bridge is Haunted
The story of Emily’s death I share with you is the one I have heard told the most during the 45 years I have lived in Vermont. You may want to note that the story of Emily’s demise includes at least four derivations. I’ll list them for you. -She may have leapt to her deathContinue reading “Emily’s Bridge is Haunted”