1. Selected Buildings in Barre, Vermont by Tim Croteau

2. Barre History 19,900 acre parcel of land was chartered in 1780 by the Republic of Vermont to William Williams 19,900 acre parcel of land was chartered in 1780 by the Republic of Vermont to William Williams Was given the name of Wildersburgh Was given the name of Wildersburgh First settlers came from southern New England First settlers came from southern New England Rapid settlement took place when interior roads were in place in 1790 Rapid settlement took place when interior roads were in place in 1790 Name changed to Barre at a town meeting in 1793 Name changed to Barre at a town meeting in 1793

3. Barre History cont. Manufacturing enterprises were established after initial settlement of the community (saw mill, grist mill, bartering of food) Manufacturing enterprises were established after initial settlement of the community (saw mill, grist mill, bartering of food) Granite industry established after the War of 1812 Granite industry established after the War of 1812 Railroad made granite industry prosperous Railroad made granite industry prosperous Population grew from 2,060 in 1880 to 10,000 in 1894 Population grew from 2,060 in 1880 to 10,000 in 1894

4. Barre History cont. Many immigrants came from other countries to work in the granite quarries surrounding Barre (mini-melting pot) Many immigrants came from other countries to work in the granite quarries surrounding Barre (mini-melting pot) People stay here because of the good schools, cultural activities/places, various churches, low crime rate, well-kept streets, good jobs, ect. People stay here because of the good schools, cultural activities/places, various churches, low crime rate, well-kept streets, good jobs, ect.

5. Map of Barre – Building Locations ⌂ Residential Home ⌂ Aldrich Public Library ⌂ Vermont History Center ⌂ Barre Civic Center

6. Photographic Record of Four Town Buildings Building 1 – Aldrich Public Library Building 1 – Aldrich Public Library Building 2 – Barre Civic Center Building 2 – Barre Civic Center Building 3 – Residential Home Building 3 – Residential Home Building 4 – Vermont History Center Building 4 – Vermont History Center

7. Aldrich Public Library – Picture 1

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10. Aldrich Public Library – Picture 4

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13. Barre Civic Center – Picture 1

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15. Barre Civic Center – Picture 3

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17. Barre Civic Center – Picture 5

18. Barre Civic Center – Picture 6

19. Residential Home – Picture 1

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27. Vermont History Center – Picture 1

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31. Vermont History Center – Picture 5

32. Vermont History Center – Picture 6

33. Vermont History Center – Picture 7

34. Aldrich Public Library Location : Center of downtown Barre Location : Center of downtown Barre Style : Neo-Classical Style : Neo-Classical Architect : Penn Varney of Lynn, Mass. Architect : Penn Varney of Lynn, Mass. Chronology : built in 1907; culmination of several small book collections in Barre when it first opened; created and sustained by Leonard Frost Aldrich; 8000 square foot addition and other improvements were completed in 2000 Chronology : built in 1907; culmination of several small book collections in Barre when it first opened; created and sustained by Leonard Frost Aldrich; 8000 square foot addition and other improvements were completed in 2000

35. Aldrich Public Library cont. Significance : Barre’s residents have access to the library and can borrow books free of charge; modern learning/information center with more than 50,000 volumes; houses the Barre Museum and Archives, Ethnic Heritage collection included in archives; separate gallery for art exhibits and cultural activities Significance : Barre’s residents have access to the library and can borrow books free of charge; modern learning/information center with more than 50,000 volumes; houses the Barre Museum and Archives, Ethnic Heritage collection included in archives; separate gallery for art exhibits and cultural activities

36. Aldrich Public Library cont. Culture : Leonard Frost Aldrich saw a need for a single large library in Barre rather than several smaller ones; library emphasizes importance of reading, research, and Barre’s heritage; since Barre is called the ‘granite center of the world’, the original trustees of the library wanted some part of the building to be constructed of granite (hence the two granite pillars for the entrance) Culture : Leonard Frost Aldrich saw a need for a single large library in Barre rather than several smaller ones; library emphasizes importance of reading, research, and Barre’s heritage; since Barre is called the ‘granite center of the world’, the original trustees of the library wanted some part of the building to be constructed of granite (hence the two granite pillars for the entrance)

37. Aldrich Public Library cont. Experience : has well-thought-out floor plan for easy access; librarians are kind and courteous; building meets building codes through the addition and improvements which were made in 2000 (handicapped – accessible entrance/restrooms, elevator access to all floors, meeting room for children and adult programs, new technology (internet access, CD – Rom, on- line catalog), improved public parking, extra Experience : has well-thought-out floor plan for easy access; librarians are kind and courteous; building meets building codes through the addition and improvements which were made in 2000 (handicapped – accessible entrance/restrooms, elevator access to all floors, meeting room for children and adult programs, new technology (internet access, CD – Rom, on- line catalog), improved public parking, extra

38. Aldrich Public Library cont. Experience cont. : shelf space for books/tapes); original building will be 100 years old in 2007; Barre residents will keep the library running for years to come as expressed in their willingness to add on to the building in the recent past (they see the library as an integral part of the town) Experience cont. : shelf space for books/tapes); original building will be 100 years old in 2007; Barre residents will keep the library running for years to come as expressed in their willingness to add on to the building in the recent past (they see the library as an integral part of the town) Materials : solidly constructed of bricks, granite, and heavy timbers; two granite pillars give the front entrance of the library a dignified look Materials : solidly constructed of bricks, granite, and heavy timbers; two granite pillars give the front entrance of the library a dignified look

39. Aldrich Public Library cont. Materials cont. : every exterior wall has some form of architectural element designed into it (doors, windows, indented brick); there is polished/varnished woodwork and skilled finish carpentry in moldings and mantels of two substantial fireplaces; craftsmanship gives reading rooms an air of comfort and serenity Materials cont. : every exterior wall has some form of architectural element designed into it (doors, windows, indented brick); there is polished/varnished woodwork and skilled finish carpentry in moldings and mantels of two substantial fireplaces; craftsmanship gives reading rooms an air of comfort and serenity

40. Barre Civic Center Location : plateau overlooking Barre Location : plateau overlooking Barre Style : old arena Style : old arena Architect : unknown Architect : unknown Chronology : began as Goddard Seminary, chartered in 1863; built in 1869; named in honor of Thomas A. Goddard who was a generous benefactor to the building fund; building was torn down in 1930 because of a decline in the Chronology : began as Goddard Seminary, chartered in 1863; built in 1869; named in honor of Thomas A. Goddard who was a generous benefactor to the building fund; building was torn down in 1930 because of a decline in the

41. Barre Civic Center cont. Chronology cont. : student body; replaced by the Barre Municipal Building in 1939; currently called the Barre Civic Center and is the home of the Vermont Frost Heaves (semi-professional basketball team) Chronology cont. : student body; replaced by the Barre Municipal Building in 1939; currently called the Barre Civic Center and is the home of the Vermont Frost Heaves (semi-professional basketball team) Significance : attracts yearly conventions of statewide organizations to Barre; has housed such events as athletics, big bands, concerts, Significance : attracts yearly conventions of statewide organizations to Barre; has housed such events as athletics, big bands, concerts,

42. Barre Civic Center cont. Significance cont. : plays, farm shows, social and political gatherings, and for many years, the Spaulding High School graduations Significance cont. : plays, farm shows, social and political gatherings, and for many years, the Spaulding High School graduations Culture : encourages local youth to be active in sports; local officials believed youth recreation programs would keep youth out of trouble Culture : encourages local youth to be active in sports; local officials believed youth recreation programs would keep youth out of trouble Experience : many different area groups are allowed to use the facility; can be used for Experience : many different area groups are allowed to use the facility; can be used for

43. Barre Civic Center cont. Experience cont. : many different activities (versatile); adequate parking/seating for large amounts of people; interior basketball is very spacious and nice to play on; basement has a drive-in doorway for entrance of heavy equipment and vehicles; has one of the best sound systems available for band/concerts; is capable of seating 1,538 people on its main floor and 435 in its basement Experience cont. : many different activities (versatile); adequate parking/seating for large amounts of people; interior basketball is very spacious and nice to play on; basement has a drive-in doorway for entrance of heavy equipment and vehicles; has one of the best sound systems available for band/concerts; is capable of seating 1,538 people on its main floor and 435 in its basement

44. Barre Civic Center cont. Experience cont. : can withstand the test of time since sports and the other activities it supports will continue to need its resources; it is in a suitable location being in the center of town, perched on a hill, and is built of lasting materials Experience cont. : can withstand the test of time since sports and the other activities it supports will continue to need its resources; it is in a suitable location being in the center of town, perched on a hill, and is built of lasting materials Materials : built of steel, brick, and granite; simple, uncomplicated structure makes the building suitable for the many people who visit Materials : built of steel, brick, and granite; simple, uncomplicated structure makes the building suitable for the many people who visit

45. Barre Civic Center cont. Materials cont. : leaves a sense of community in those whom look at the exterior of the building Materials cont. : leaves a sense of community in those whom look at the exterior of the building

46. Residential Home Location : Country Way development Location : Country Way development Style : contemporary modular Style : contemporary modular Architect : Bill Blake Homes Architect : Bill Blake Homes Chronology : built in 2003, has same owners since it was built, used solely as a single family home, a deck was recently added to the outside of the house, owners want to add a garage onto the house in the future Chronology : built in 2003, has same owners since it was built, used solely as a single family home, a deck was recently added to the outside of the house, owners want to add a garage onto the house in the future

47. Residential Home – cont. Significance : provides living space for one of Barre’s residents Significance : provides living space for one of Barre’s residents Culture : having houses on the outskirts of town allows the town to grow commercially by way of useful labor; Barre is committed to providing housing to the public Culture : having houses on the outskirts of town allows the town to grow commercially by way of useful labor; Barre is committed to providing housing to the public Experience : the house is in a nice, newly developed neigborhood; streets are well-kept, house is sized appropriately for a single family; Experience : the house is in a nice, newly developed neigborhood; streets are well-kept, house is sized appropriately for a single family;

48. Residential Home – cont. Experience cont. : equipped with modern amenities (carpeting, appliances, utilities); nice wide-open floor plan, central living area; built to current local building standards; could be sold quickly if owners ever want to sell it Experience cont. : equipped with modern amenities (carpeting, appliances, utilities); nice wide-open floor plan, central living area; built to current local building standards; could be sold quickly if owners ever want to sell it Materials : vinyl siding will last a long time and won’t need much maintenance, interior finishes provide fire retardation (GWB) Materials : vinyl siding will last a long time and won’t need much maintenance, interior finishes provide fire retardation (GWB)

49. Residential Home – cont. Materials cont. : interior colors are bright/pleasing to look at; windows and doors have insulation qualities Materials cont. : interior colors are bright/pleasing to look at; windows and doors have insulation qualities

50. Vermont History Center Location : overlooking city of Barre Location : overlooking city of Barre Style : Richardsonian Romanesque Style : Richardsonian Romanesque Architect : Lambert Packard Architect : Lambert Packard Chronology : began as Barre Academy in 1852, school closed from 1885 to 1891, became school for both high school and younger students in 1892; renamed Spaulding High School in in 1895; new larger was constructed elsewhere in Chronology : began as Barre Academy in 1852, school closed from 1885 to 1891, became school for both high school and younger students in 1892; renamed Spaulding High School in in 1895; new larger was constructed elsewhere in

51. Vermont History Center – cont. Chronology cont. : 1964; old school began to serve grades six through eight; became vacant in 1995 as K-8 school was built elsewhere to consolidate neighborhood schools scattered around the city; building was purchased in 1996 by the Vermont Historical Society; changed name to Vermont History Center Chronology cont. : 1964; old school began to serve grades six through eight; became vacant in 1995 as K-8 school was built elsewhere to consolidate neighborhood schools scattered around the city; building was purchased in 1996 by the Vermont Historical Society; changed name to Vermont History Center Significance : served as school for a variety of Significance : served as school for a variety of

52. Vermont History Center – cont. Significance cont. : grades from 1852 to 1995, place of learning for many of Barre city’s patrons; importance of any school cannot go unnoticed; the Vermont Historical Society provides an extensive genealogy for people all over New England Significance cont. : grades from 1852 to 1995, place of learning for many of Barre city’s patrons; importance of any school cannot go unnoticed; the Vermont Historical Society provides an extensive genealogy for people all over New England Culture : as a place of learning for most of its life, it has had an impact on the lives of many people in Barre; the architecture of the building Culture : as a place of learning for most of its life, it has had an impact on the lives of many people in Barre; the architecture of the building

53. Vermont History Center – cont. Culture cont. : reflects the quality of craftsmanship that is apparent throughout Barre, Barre residents have clearly placed an emphasis on education for their children over the last century; the fact that the Historical Society purchased the building from the city for $1.00 shows the city’s attitude of acceptance toward historical preservation of its buildings Culture cont. : reflects the quality of craftsmanship that is apparent throughout Barre, Barre residents have clearly placed an emphasis on education for their children over the last century; the fact that the Historical Society purchased the building from the city for $1.00 shows the city’s attitude of acceptance toward historical preservation of its buildings

54. Vermont History Center – cont. Experience : the Vermont Historical Society has offices, a book store, and meeting room on first floor of building; a library is on the second floor; library and museum collections storage in the basement of the entire building; interior is beautiful and spacious; the quality architecture is appropriate for a ‘history’ building; nice views looking out over Barre give the building a sense of prominence; 1/3 of the building is Experience : the Vermont Historical Society has offices, a book store, and meeting room on first floor of building; a library is on the second floor; library and museum collections storage in the basement of the entire building; interior is beautiful and spacious; the quality architecture is appropriate for a ‘history’ building; nice views looking out over Barre give the building a sense of prominence; 1/3 of the building is

55. Vermont History Center – cont. Experience cont. : hallways which allows for proper egress; ceilings are very high; three different temperature/humidity environments in the building preserve historical artifacts in some locations and keep humans comfortable in other locations; old massive building has withstood the test of time, the exterior is in great condition; there are planned improvements to the building which will Experience cont. : hallways which allows for proper egress; ceilings are very high; three different temperature/humidity environments in the building preserve historical artifacts in some locations and keep humans comfortable in other locations; old massive building has withstood the test of time, the exterior is in great condition; there are planned improvements to the building which will

56. Vermont History Center – cont. Experience cont. : undoubtedly keep the building in use for quite a while Experience cont. : undoubtedly keep the building in use for quite a while Materials : well-thought-out Romanesque design (large, round-arched entranceways, recessed windows with contrasting sills, carved capitals, towers, turrets); numerous window configurations; pleasing to look at; nice roof lines; a very robust looking building Materials : well-thought-out Romanesque design (large, round-arched entranceways, recessed windows with contrasting sills, carved capitals, towers, turrets); numerous window configurations; pleasing to look at; nice roof lines; a very robust looking building

57. Bibliography “Aldrich Public Library Expansion Project Fact Sheet”. Fact Sheet. Friends of the Aldrich Public Library. “Aldrich Public Library Expansion Project Fact Sheet”. Fact Sheet. Friends of the Aldrich Public Library. Barre’s Architectural Heritage. Slideshow. August 1984. Lauren L. Butler Barre’s Architectural Heritage. Slideshow. August 1984. Lauren L. Butler Barre In Retrospect II. Friends of the Aldrich Library. 1995 Barre In Retrospect II. Friends of the Aldrich Library. 1995

58. Bibliography cont. “History of Barre”. City of Barre – Granite Center of the World. www.ci.barre.vt.us “History of Barre”. City of Barre – Granite Center of the World. www.ci.barre.vt.uswww.ci.barre.vt.us History of the Spaulding Building. Fact Sheet. 2003. Vermont Historical Society History of the Spaulding Building. Fact Sheet. 2003. Vermont Historical Society “Map of Barre”. Expedia Maps. www.expedia.com “Map of Barre”. Expedia Maps. www.expedia.com www.expedia.com Times Argus, Thursday, July 22, 1999. “We Must Invest To Ensure Future Of Our Young People”. Thomas C. Davis Times Argus, Thursday, July 22, 1999. “We Must Invest To Ensure Future Of Our Young People”. Thomas C. Davis