I had heard of this cemetery, but didn’t know where it was. And then one day when I had parked on Germain Street to film some buildings, I saw this cemetery. I googled which one it was and lo & behold I discovered it was the Mt. Calvary Annex Cemetery! “After forty years in service,Continue reading “Mt. Calvary Annex Cemetery: Part 1”
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INTERIOR OF UNION STATION IN BURLINGTON, VERMONT!!
I was fortunate enough to be able to enter and show you a portion of the INTERIOR of the Union Station in Burlington, Vermont! Please enjoy the old photos inside and that gloriously ORIGINAL scale!
Union Stain: A Beaux Arts Building
Today’s video is about the Union Station in Burlington, Vermont. Its name comes from the fact that the Rutland Railroad and the Central Vermont Railroad joined forces and paid to have this station built. The city of Burlington also put money towards it. “The Union Station building is located at 1 Main Street in Burlington,Continue reading “Union Stain: A Beaux Arts Building”
Stannard House: A Good Example of Local Greek Revival Style Architecture
Today’s video is on the Stannard House in Burlington, Vermont. It stands on the corner of George and Pearl Streets and is a good example of a Greek Revival Style home. Built in 1849-50 by Dr. Ashbel Pitkin to be used as both his home and medical practice, it was later owned by General GeorgeContinue reading “Stannard House: A Good Example of Local Greek Revival Style Architecture”
Jewish Funeral Customs
I had gone to film the Old Ohavi Zedek Synagogue before Snowstorm Landon struck, when a man saw me and stopped to share some information about that building. During that conversation, he mentioned the small square building to the right of the synagogue. Apparently, it’s not part of the synagogue’s purchase for it is stillContinue reading “Jewish Funeral Customs”
Old Ohavi Zedek Synagogue: Oldest in United States!
Today’s video is on the Old Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in the Old North End in Burlington, Vermont. It is currently the Ahavath Gerim Synagogue and is for sale for $650,000. If you look at the Pomerleau Real Estate website, you’ll see some interior photographs including the gilded lions and pineapple finials I mention in theContinue reading “Old Ohavi Zedek Synagogue: Oldest in United States!”
An American Foursquare Aladdin Kit Home: A “Devon” Duplex!!
Today’s video is about the Charles R. Palmer House located in Burlington, Vermont. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. What do I especially like about this building? I LOVE the fact that it is a kit house! And what is a “kit house”, you are wondering. This was a mail-order house plan!Continue reading “An American Foursquare Aladdin Kit Home: A “Devon” Duplex!!”
The Mintzer House: Worker Housing in Burlington, Vermont
Today’s video is about a house built on Intervale Avenue in Burlington, Vermont as worker housing. The storefront that had been attached was a grocery. It’s long since been removed. It is also on the National Register of Historic Places. “The Mintzer House is a historic house at 175-177 Intervale Avenue in Burlington, Vermont. BuiltContinue reading “The Mintzer House: Worker Housing in Burlington, Vermont”
LeFerriere House in Burlington, Vermont
The LeFerriere House is located in the Old North End of Burlington, Vermont and is on the National Register of Historic Places. That said, it is spelled as LeFarriere on the National Register. “The LeFerriere House is a historic house at 171-173 Intervale Avenue in Burlington, Vermont. Built about 1888 as worker housing in theContinue reading “LeFerriere House in Burlington, Vermont”
The Normand House: 20th Century Working Class Housing
In today’s video, you’ll learn a bit about a building that was used primarily as worker housing for most of the 20th century. The Normand House is in the Old North End neighborhood of Burlington, Vermont and is on the National Register of Historic Places. “The Normand House is a historic residential property at 163-65Continue reading “The Normand House: 20th Century Working Class Housing”