Halloween is upon us. So, I thought I would share with you an experience I had when I was a student at the University of Vermont. At that point in time, I was working on earning a double major in History and Latin. You can imagine how many papers I had to write. That wasContinue reading “My Haunting College Experience”
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Warren Robinson Austin: First UN Ambassador Representing US
In today’s video, I share the incredible political rise and accomplishments of Warren Robinson Austin. He is buried at Lakeview Cemetery and has an interesting grave monument. It is a rectangular frame, which suggests a door to the afterlife. “Warren Robinson Austin (November 12, 1877 – December 25, 1962) was an American politician and diplomatContinue reading “Warren Robinson Austin: First UN Ambassador Representing US”
Weird Stuff in the Woods Behind I-89 Northbound at Georgia, Vermont!
“Georgia’s Giant Puzzle Pieces There is a rather unusual landmark in Georgia that may have some people scratching their heads. That is – if you can find it. If you trudge up a gentle hill through knee deep weeds, behind the Georgia Interstate Rest Area, you come face to face with these life-sized jigsaw puzzleContinue reading “Weird Stuff in the Woods Behind I-89 Northbound at Georgia, Vermont!”
INSIDE UVM’S Waterman Building: Part 2
Today’s video is Part 2 of my INTERIOR visit to Waterman Building at the University of Vermont located in beautiful Burlington, Vermont! Do you know how NICE it was to film INSIDE??? No jacket, no gloves, no wishing for warmer air! Alas though, I did have to wear a mask. (I wear a mask wheneverContinue reading “INSIDE UVM’S Waterman Building: Part 2”
INSIDE UVM’S Waterman Building!
Today’s video is Part 1 of my INTERIOR visit to Waterman Building at the University of Vermont located in beautiful Burlington, Vermont! Do you know how NICE it was to film INSIDE??? No jacket, no gloves, no wishing for warmer air! Alas though, I did wear a mask. I am still understandable, though. And that’sContinue reading “INSIDE UVM’S Waterman Building!”
Ira Allen Chapel: University of Vermont Campus
“One of Burlington’s most prominent landmarks with its gold-domed bell tower rising 165 feet above the UVM campus, Ira Allen Chapel was built to hold one thousand persons. A gift to the University from James Benjamin Wilbur of Manchester, VT, and named for the founder of the University, this facility replaced the cramped chapel spaceContinue reading “Ira Allen Chapel: University of Vermont Campus”
Torrey Hall: University of Vermont Campus
In today’s video, I am continuing my University of Vermont series. Torrey Hall is the subject today. It used to stand where Williams Science Hall is now. “Torrey Hall: Past and Presentby Sarah L. FarleyUniversity of VermontDecember, 1999 The history of Torrey Hall is one that spans more than 130 years. In that timeContinue reading “Torrey Hall: University of Vermont Campus”
Waterman Building: University of Vermont Campus
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL! “This large brick building with monumental Vermont marble columns facing the west side of the University Green serves as UVM’s main administration building. Built in 1940-41 to the Colonial Revival design of the McKim, Meade and White architectural firm, the Waterman Building was the gift of Senator Waterman of Denver, Colorado, asContinue reading “Waterman Building: University of Vermont Campus”
Billings Library, University of Vermont Campus in Burlington, Vermont
Let’s talk about the University of Vermont’s Billings Library today. Some of us may think of it as the Billings Student Center, but it started life as and has reverted to the Billings Library because Silver Special Collections moved there. “Prominently located on University Place overlooking the University Green, the Billings Student Center was originallyContinue reading “Billings Library, University of Vermont Campus in Burlington, Vermont”
Old Mill: University of Vermont
I graduated from the University of Vermont long ago and have remained enamored with its buildings. Perhaps you find them as gorgeous as I. Today, the Old Mill is our featured guest and is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the University Green Historic District. History: “The Old Mill building, prominentlyContinue reading “Old Mill: University of Vermont”