This past Saturday, Danny Clemons and I went to the postcard show up in Quechee. We got off I-91 at exit 9, then up to Hartland Three Corners. We continued through Hartland Four Corners out to Route 4. Ever hear … Continued
I think most readers will know I’m an antiques dealer. This profession was the best decision I ever made. I get to handle and collect interesting, sometimes historical, artifacts. One of my favorite subjects to collect is real photo postcards. … Continued
Here’s an interesting photo. It’s the brick house on Route 103 south of Chester that sits close to the road. The photo would date to the 1940s. The house probably dates to the 1820s. When I was a boy, my … Continued
Here’s another story from Lee Kendall. My generation always found ways to entertain ourselves and in the process learned cause and effect. I think it’s important these stories be recorded. If you have any such stories, please contact me. I … Continued
For 150 years Chester Depot has been photographed hundreds of times. At the Chester Historical Society, we have many photos of the Depot taken from different angles and time periods. Up until the 1950s, the Depot was a beehive of … Continued
Here’s another story by Lee Kendall. I remember, do you? One of my lifelong ideas of fun was set in my brain the first time dad introduced me and my brothers to trout fishing. We came up from Florida … Continued
I emailed the photo you see with this article to Ted Spaulding and Danny Clemons to see what they might know. Ted has the book, “Encyclopedia of American Tractors” by C.H. Wendel. Danny found some history online. Encyclopedia of American … Continued
I’m looking for some history that so far eludes me. I’m hoping a reader can help me out. Cambridgeport Over in Cambridgeport stand the ruins of the old stone woolen mill. These stone ruins have stood for decades. When was … Continued
Here’s a selection from Lyman Hayes’ 1929 book, “The Connecticut River Valley of Southern Vermont and New Hampshire.” I found his description of the grounds and gardens just wonderful. Island House was destroyed by fire Aug. 14, 1907. “Until a … Continued
As I get older, I often find myself reminiscing about the old days. One of my early memories is the Crowley Cheese Factory in Healdville. My father first took me there over 60 years ago. To a young boy, the … Continued