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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF BUILDINGS
BENNINGTON ON THE HILL
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GENEALOGY 974.302 B44H
BENNINGTON-ON-THE-HILL, VERMONT
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The First Meeting House in Vermont, 1763
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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF BUILDINGS
now or once located in the Village on the Hill at Bennington, Vermont, formerly known as Bennington Center, and now called
OLD BENNINGTON
Original list compiled by Hiram Harwood in 1837 Revised and enlarged by Deacon Samuel Chandler in 1870
Added to by his son, E. S. Chandler, and C. F. Sears in 1919
Elaborated, enlarged and completed by RICHARD S. BAYHAN
CENTRAL PUBLISHING HOUSE CLEVELAND, OHIO
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Dedicated to my life-long friend, 1 1
MISS KATHERINE J. HUBBELL
Copyrighted 1930
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PREFACE
Vermont, known as "The Wilderness," was a part of "The New Hampshire Grants." Benning Wentworth, for whom Bennington was named, was the Governor. He sent soldiers out in groups to explore the territory. In 1759 Capt. Samuel Robinson and a party of friends who were returning from Canada, mistook the Walloomsac River for the Hudson, and encamped at Bennington. So delighted were they with the scenery that they decided to settle there at some future date. And so 'on June 18, 1761, the Harwood and Pratt families arrived, Capt. Rob-' inson and others, coming in the fall. Mrs. Bridget Harwood rode in on horseback and was the "First Settler." The Harwoods located one mile south of what is now Bennington-on-the-Hill. Later came the Saf- fords, Fays, and others who settled the vicinity where the "Old First Church" now stands. I am trying to tell the story of the buildings comprising the village on the Hill, from 1761 to 1927.
RICHARD S. BAYHAN.
Oct. 2nd, 1929.
Cleveland, O.
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STREETS-BENNINGTON-ON-THE-HILL
Elm St. (East)
Mt. Anthony St. (West)
Church Hill (East)
Road to Bennington
Catamount Lane (North and South)
Monument Ave. (North and South)
Bank Hill (East)
Walloom sac St. (West)
North-West Road
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CONTENTS
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East Side of Monument Avenue 11
West Side of Monument Avenue. 25 Houses on side streets 34 North Side of West Road 37
Road Running West from Monument, and Called Walloomsac Street. . 38
Waloomsac Street, South Side. .39
Road Running Northwest from Sibley-Merchant Corner, at Walloom- sac Street, East Side. 40
Northwest Road, West Side. 40
Bank Hill, near Academy. 41
Catamount Lane 41 Church Hill 42
Elm Street
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Centennial of 1877 Recalled by R. S. Bayhan
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The Sesqui-Centennial
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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The First Meeting House in Vermont, 1763 Frontispiece Poole Homestead 10
Old Academy Library, Bennington Center 12
Bennington Center, Ethan Allen's Residence. 12
The Catamount Tavern, 1767 14
M. K. Scott's store, Old First Church, Court House 16
Old First Church, Bennington, Founded December 3, 1762. 16
The "Oviatt Place" 18
Birthplace of Major Samuel H. Brown 18
The Harwood Houses 20
Walloomsac Inn-District School No. 19 and First Cong'l Church. 20
"Uncle Hi," 93 years old. 22
Mount Anthony Seminary
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Gov. John S. Robinson's Home.
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The Old Red Bridge
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The "Vail Homestead" 28 The Old Harmon Inn, 1770-1911 28
House where Col. Baum died August 16, 1777 30
The Hubbell Home, erected 1768-9 30
Richard S. Bayhan.
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Poole Homestead, Erected 1806 by Jacob and Zeruah Whitmarsh Poole Great-Grandparents of R. S. Bayhan-Mrs. Jane Ter-Bush Poole, scated. Miss Katherine Poole, standing
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF OLD BENNINGTON
EAST SIDE OF MONUMENT AVENUE
1-Michael Martin House.
1-1/2-story wood house, built by Henry Robinson. Occupied for many years by Mrs. Temple, mother of Mrs. Helen T. Brigham, world-famous spiritualist lec- turer. Later owned by Dennis Martin, then by his son, Michael Martin, now used as a summer home by his widow, Mrs. Anna Martin.
2-Bahan Homestead.
1-1/2-story wood house, built in 1780 by John Spear, later owned by Wm. Haswell, then by James Bahan, then by John H. Bahan. Burned with several barns in 1898. This house contained large fireplaces and an old-time brick oven.
3-John Bahan Home.
2-1/2-story wood house, built in 1908. Now owned by Mary R. Sanford, and called "Tucked Away."
4-Benj. R. Sears Carpenter Shop.
Built over into a house, occupied by H. L. Stillson, George B. Sears, Chas. F. Sears, also by Zebina E. Fobes. Moved to lands of John H. Bahan. Burned.
5-Benj. R. Sears Hay Barn.
Remodeled into dwelling, and now owned by Mrs. R. L. S. Hall. In this building stood for many years the gallows on which Archibald Bates was hung. This was the last public execution in Vermont.
6-Anthony Haswell Dwelling.
Mr. Haswell was the first printer of the Vermont Gazette. This house was built of parts of the Old First Meeting House of 1763. B. R. Sears rebuilt and oc- cupied it for many years. Moved across the street, now home of Thos. Vail.
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Pub. by courtesy of W. T. White
Old Academy Library, Bennington Center
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Bennington Center, Ethan Allen's Residence
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7-John Bahan Homestead.
1-1/2-story wood, built by John H. and Harriet Poole Bahan in 1869. Enlarged in 1888. Removed to pres- ent site of "Tucked Away." Destroyed by fire in 1898.
8-The Priory.
2-1/2-story wood, built on site of No. 7 by Mary R. Sanford, now owned by Mrs. M. Shoemaker.
9-Peleg Millington House.
1-1/2-story wood, owned later by Samuel Chase, then by George Ford, later moved across the street, and used by janitor of Battle Monument. Torn down final- ly and moved to Bennington Flats, where it was rebuilt exactly as before. Now standing (second house west of stone Montague house) at Harmon's Corners, and owned by John H. Percey.
10-Old Vermont Gazette Building. Home of the first news- paper in Vermont.
2-story wood, "M" roof. Gazette printed in upper story. Lower story occupied by Darius Clark, book- binder, and Erastus, his son, and Solomon, his brother, cabinet-makers. Torn down.
11-John Cushman Tavern.
2-story wood. Owned later by Daniel Huling, final- ly by his son, Alexander M. Huling. Occupied by Mr. Parsons, builder of Battle Monument. Torn down.
12-Old Court House No. 1.
2-story wood. Burned.
13-Old Court House No. 2. 2-story wood. Burned.
14-Worthington House.
2-1/2-story wood. Built and still occupied by George Worthington.
15-Lyman (Squire) Patchin Store. 2-story brick. Burned in 1877.
16-Lyman Patchin House.
2-story wood. Later owned by John N. Squires of Troy, N. Y. Burned in 1877.
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The Catamount Tavern, 1767
الحم الاتمرة
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17-Dr. Wm. Bigelow Home.
2-story wood. Removed to East Bennington. Torn down. (House stood in front of Harwood Cottage) .
18-Sanford Cottage.
1-1/2-story wood. Built by Mary R. Sanford. Oc- cupied for many years by James Murphy, now by Mrs. Harwood.
19-Martin Norton Home.
2-story wood. Torn down in 1838. Mr. Norton, who removed to Grass Valley, Calif., married for his second wife a sister of Benj. R. Sears.
20-Benj. Fay Home.
1-1/2-story wood. As harness shop stood originally on present Monument grounds near janitor's home. Moved by Mr. Fay to present site. Now owned by Hans Kelson.
21-Mrs. Benj. Fay Home.
2-story stone blacksmith shop, converted by Mrs. Fay into dwelling, then owned by her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Brown, now by Hans Kelson.
22-Calvin Ellenwood Carriage Shop.
2-story wood. Moved to East Bennington and now known as Collins House, standing opposite stone shop on Elm Street.
23-Conkling Home.
2-story brick house. Occupied first by Calvin Ellen- wood, owned for many years by D. Hubbell Conkling, and occupied by his father, Daniel Conkling, of Rens- selaerville, N. Y. Also occupied by Wm. Root, John Dwyer, and Chas. Powers. Later owned by Mrs. H. S. Pickands, and now by Mr. Walter H. Coyle.
24-Darius Clark Dwelling.
1-1/2-story wood. Occupied by John Cook and Irwin C. Potter. Later moved to lands of John Bahan. Torn down in 1909.
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M. K. Scott's store, Old First Church, Court House, Henry Kellogg's House (in distance)
Pub. by courtesy of W. T. White Old First Church, Bennington, Founded Dec. 3, 1762
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25-Uel M. Robinson House.
2-story wood, built by himself in 1828. Later owned by his son-in-law, Samuel L. Robinson, now by Miss Mary Walsh of Chicago.
26-Richard Carpenter House.
2-story wood. Built in 1819. Owned later by Moses Harrington, now by Mrs. Elinor Squier.
27-Richard Carpenter Tailor Shop.
1-1/2-story wood. Occupied for many years by Chas. Kennon, later by James Cone. Torn down.
28-Allen Campbell House.
Small 1-story wood. Owned by Samuel Raymond. At one time used as post-office. Later moved to rear of Capt. Hawks house on Walloomsac St., now kitchen of Miss Lulu Robinson.
29-Samuel Raymond Home.
2-story brick. Later owned by S. B. Sanford, Judge Alfred Robinson and wife, Miss Mary R. Sanford, Otto Reimer, and now by C. B. Squier.
30-Bank House.
2-1/2-story brick. First bank in Bennington. Later owned by Mrs. Maria Patchin Scott, S. S. Scott, and Ed Scott. Occupied many years by Miss Lucretia Scott, affectionately known as "Aunt Kit," finally by C. N. Powers. Torn down by S. B. Sanford.
31-First log cabin in Bennington.
Built by Captain Samuel Robinson. Torn down. Granite marker built and unveiled August 16, 1923, by Deacon Samuel L. Robinson now marks site.
32-Select School.
1-story wood, used by Deacon Safford and Rev. James Ballard. Moved to lot north of Gardner Place, then to Squire's Corner, lastly to East Bennington. Later used for some years by Fred Berry (colored) as barber shop. Now standing on west side of North Street.
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The "Oviatt Place'
Birthplace of Major Samuel H. Brown
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33-Bennington Academy.
2-1/2-story brick. Built in 1821. Lower floor used for many years as District School No. 3, upper floor as prayer-meeting room for Old First Church, basement as Fire-Engine Room. Upper floor now Public Li- brary. First floor and basement (after remodeling by Mary R. Sanford) are now used as Church Parlor, Kitchen and Entertainment Hall. Originally in 1821 the basement was a district school, the main floor a common school, and the second floor a high school.
34-Chapin Home.
1-1/2-story wood, built by Mrs. E. Chapin, aunt of Mrs. Jerusha Howe Henry, of Irish Corners, first wife of Eli Henry, and mother of the well-known authoress, Mary Henry (Howe Benning). Occupied for many years by Martin Cone. Burned. Rebuilt on site. Into the new house was built the law office of Judge Pierpont Isham. Sold to Wells Valentine. Oc- cupied later by Mrs. E. R. Yale. Now owned by John Spargo.
35-Kellogg Home.
Built by James Hubbell. Later owned by his son-in- law, Henry Kellogg. Mr. Hubbell was father of a large family, among them triplets, James, who died in infancy, Margaret A. V., first wife of Henry Kellogg, and Ann Maria, second wife of Mr. Kellogg. House 2-1/2-story, large, Colonial, wood. Burned.
36 Clark Cottage.
1-1/2-story wood, built by Miss Ann Clark on site of Kellogg house.
37-Henry Kellogg Law Office.
1-story wood. At one time used as post office. Moved to rear of lot. Occupied by Mrs. Bridget Lynch. Moved to East Bennington. Burned.
38-McLeod House.
2-1/2-story wood. Built by J. L. Remington. Owned and occupied by Sayre McLeod.
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The Harwood Houses Old Slab House on left, erected 1762 Large House on right, erected 1769
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Copyright E. T. Griswold. Used by permission.
Walloomsac Inn-District School No. 19 and First Congregational Church
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39-Catamount Tavern.
Stephen Fay, landlord. 2-story wood, built 1767. Council of safety met there 1767-1775, and plotted against England. Burned through carelessness in 1871, a loss Bennington can never replace.
40-Merrill Home.
2-1/2-story wood. Built east of tavern site by J. V. D. S. Merrill, now owned by Herman Erben.
41-Post Office.
1-story wood. Moved to East Bennington when Gov- ernment gave that village Main Office. Old building was drawn by several yoke of oxen. First yoke was driv- en by Nick Harbor, second by James White. Mr. White relates that Mammy Squiers came out and made some very pungent remarks, while Nick Harbor yelled loud enough to be heard from Mt. Anthony to Bald Moun- tain. The building stood for years on the south-east corner of Main and South Streets, and was occupied by F. N. Squire as jewelry store. Moved to North St. (West Side), and occupied by Mr. Elmer Matteson. Now owned by George Hawks.
42-Wardell Cottage.
1-story wood. Moved to lands of P. B. Jennings, and joined to Ogden cottage (also moved there). Occupied for many years by Mrs. Elsie Ketchum.
43-Ethan Allen Home.
2-1/2-story, gambrel roof. Supposed to have been built by Joseph Fay. Occupied by the hero of Ticon- deroga during his years spent at Bennington Center. Owned later by Truman Squier. Torn down and re- built by J. B. Wardell, who used first floor as tin shop and second floor as dwelling. Later used as Church Parlors and called Ethan Allen Hall. Moved to lands of P. B. Jennings as farmhouse. Original site added to cemetery, and now occupied by Mausoleum of J. G. Mc- Cullough.
44-Court House No. 3.
2-1%-story brick. Burned 1869.
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"Uncle Hi," 93 years old See No. 95, Page 32
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45-Clio Hall.
1-1/2-story wood school. Burned in 1803.
46-Old First Church. (Second Building) .
Built 1805-1806 on site of Clio Hall.
47-Martin Scott Store.
2-1/2-story wood. Bought and moved to the south by Edwin S. Chandler, and now in use as grocery store.
48-Franklin Blackmer Home.
2-1/2-story wood. Built by Franklin and Eliza Blackmer. Later owned by Samuel Weeks, then by Franklin Blackmer, nephew of the original owner, then by his son, Samuel Huling Blackmer, now by his grand- son, Samuel Howard Blackmer.
49-Jedediah Dowey House.
2-1/2-story wood, built by Mr. Dewey as first pastor of the Old Church in 1765. Later owned by Aaron Rob- inson and his descendants. Five generations of this family occupied this house 119 years. Now owned by Mr. Morton Hull of Chicago. One of Bennington's oldest frame houses, and the oldest house on Monument Avenue.
50-Hiland Hall Law Office. 1-story wood. Torn down.
51-Pliny Dewey Dwelling.
2-story wood. Residence for many years of Giles B. Kellogg, later of George W. Stearns, then of Justin Kellogg. Now owned by his widow.
52-Hiram Blackmer Dwelling.
1-1/2-story wood. Occupied for many years by Jo- seph McNamara. Torn down.
(Note). On grounds south of this house occurred in 1877 the centennial celebration of the Battle of Ben- nington, distinctly remembered by the compiler of this book.
53-Zenas Jones Home.
1-1/2-story wood, now owned by Wm. McCarthy.
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Mount Anthony Seminary
Gov. John S. Robinson's Home
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54-Bryant Home. 1-1/2-story wood. Burned.
55-Brown and Sanford Tin Shop. 2-story wood. Torn down.
56-Russell Graves House. (Rear of lot). Now owned by Clarence Holden. (2-story wood) . 57-Sheriff Ranney Home.
1-1/2-story wood. Built by the sheriff. Later owned by Smith Montague, then by Daniel McMahon. Sold to John Wool Griswold. Enlarged, now owned by Ar- thur J. Holden. In the cellar kitchen of the old house occurred the famous episode of Uncle Hi, the donkey, and the red pepper. .
58-Hopkins Harwood Home.
2-story wood, built by John Hicks, sold to Heman Fay, then to Mr. Harwood. Now owned by A. J. Hol- den.
59-Alonzo Rand House.
1-1/2-story wood, now owned by Mrs. John Wool Griswold.
60-Oviatt Home.
2-1/2-story wood, built by F. Andrews. Owned many years by Norman F. Oviatt, then by his granddaughter Miss Louise Vail, now by Morton Hull. Occupied for a long time by Captain Samuel Robinson (2nd) and his wife, Temma Hawks Robinson.
WEST SIDE OF MONUMENT AVENUE BEGINNING AT NORTH END
61-Leonard Robinson Home.
2-story brick on North Hill beyond bridge of Rutland Railroad. Burned.
62-Selden House.
1-1/2-story wood. Occupied for several years by Warren Rice and his first wife. Later by Elijah Downs, Martius Selden, Elisha Kennon, and John Mc- Donald. Torn down when monument was built.
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The Old Red Bridge,
Historical Sketch of Buildings
Copyright E. T. Griswold. Used by permission.
The Old Red Bridge
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63-The Continental Store House.
2-story wood. It contained supplies for the Ameri- can army, the coveting of which by General Burgoyne finally caused the Battle of Bennington. Torn down.
64-Fassett Home.
2-story wood. Built by John Fassett. Occupied for several years by Hial Parsons and his first wife, Har- riet Robinson Parsons. Burned 1877.
65-Monument Janitor's Home.
2-story cement. Occupied by Hans Kelson.
66-Colonel Merrill Home.
2-1/2-story brick, hip roof. Built by Jonathan Rob- inson. Later owned by his son-in-law, Colonel Orsa- mus C. Merrill. Mr. Robinson later built the 2-1/2- story brick hotel adjoining, known as the State Arms House. Merrill home torn down when the monument was built.
67-State Arms House.
3-story brick. Had ball-room in third story, with spring floor. Torn down when monument was built. A mistake for Bennington to build a historical monu- ment and tear down the only historical building on the grounds.
68-Nathan Robinson House.
2-story wood. Burned.
69-Captain David Robinson Dwelling.
2-story wood. Deeded by him to First Congrega- tional Church for a parsonage, and now so used. Ver- mont Gazette was for many years printed in the cellar kitchen by Anthony Haswell.
70-Governor John S. Robinson Home.
2-story wood, gambrel roof. Torn down and rebuilt by his widow. Mr. Robinson was the only Democrat ever elected governor of Vermont, and how Bennington did celebrate. House now owned by Miss Ethel Hate- ley.
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The "Vail Homestead"
Copyright E. T. Griswold. Used by permission. The Old Harmon Inn, 1770-1911
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71-J. S. Robinson and Tarrant Sibley Law Office. 1-story wood, now part of house.
72-Store built by Dr. M. J. Lyman.
2-story wood, used by Dr. Lyman, then by Saxton Pickett, General Henry Robinson, Brown and Fay, Hial Parsons, and Alfred Robinson. Business discontinued and building now a part of Wellington house.
73-Vandercook House.
2-story wood, built by Dr. Micah J. Lyman (father of Deacon George Lyman). Sold to Asa Hyde, then to Saxton Pickett. After his death, Mrs. Pickett mar- ried Mr. Vandercook. She died in 1865, and Mrs. Ann D. Frost rented the house until her death in 1888, when the heirs sold it to George B. Wellington. Now a part of his estate.
74-Wm. Haswell House.
Built by Uel M. Robinson. 2-story brick. Mr. Has- well married Sarah Robinson. His second wife, Lydia Stacy, affectionately known as "Aunt Billy," was one of Bennington's finest select school teachers. Mr. Has- well was for many years town and church clerk, and the beautiful writing of his first wife, Sarah R. Has- well, may still be seen in the records. House torn down by Mr. Wellington.
75-Richmond Fiske House.
1-story wood. Used by Mrs. Walbridge as millinery store. Torn down.
76-First Home of General David Robinson.
2-story wood. When new home was built in the rear the general's mother refused to move, and remained there until she died. Torn down.
77-General David Robinson Home.
Colonial dwelling erected in 1795. Now occupied by Miss Carrie and Mr. George A. Robinson. This house contains a fireplace in which a tall man can stand up- right, also a brick oven.
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Pub. by courtesy of W. T. White
House where Col. Baum died August 16, 1777
The Hubbell Home, erected 1768-9
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78-Abraham B. Gardner House.
2-story wood. Built by Mr. Gardner and his first wife, Mary J. Swift. Occupied for a time by Rev. Mr. Hand, Thos. White, and Mr. Jenkins. Burned, rebuilt, now owned by H. C. Shields.
79-Saxton Squires Home.
1-1/2-story wood. Occupied for a time by General Ethan Allen, also by Heman Armstrong. Torn down.
80-Asa Hyde Cabinet Shop.
1-1/2-story wood. Later law office of A. B. Gardner. Moved to Wellington Place.
81-Asa Hyde Dwelling.
2-story wood. Mr. Hyde came from Connecticut and did all the carving in the Old First Church by hand. House sold to Roberts family, then to Pliny Crawford, then to Mr. Shaw of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and oc- cupied by his brother-in-law, Harry L. Patchin. Now owned by Mrs. Isaac Walker.
82-Dr. Noadiah Swift House.
2-story wood. Built by Jonathan Fassett. Owned for many years by Dr. Benjamin F. Morgan, then by Miss Martha Austin, now by Mrs. A. K. Cole.
83-Charles R. Sanford Store.
2-story brick. Post Office for many years. Torn down.
84-C. R. Sanford, Undertaker.
2-story wood. Torn down.
85-John Hicks Store.
1-story wood. Used as post office. Moved to lands of P. B. Jennings.
86-Jail.
2-story stone. In rear of John Hicks store. Torn down.
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87-Tin Shop.
Long 2-story building of wood. First story was tin shop and tailor shop of Orvill H. Rose. Second story was district school. Rag shop of Thomas White and James A. Chapin in the rear. Torn down.
88-Walloomsac Inn.
2-1/2-story building of wood. Built in 1764 by Cap- tain Elijah Dewey. Conducted for many years by Alfred Robinson. Enlarged and now owned by Walter H. Berry.
89-Dr. Heman Swift Home.
2-story dwelling of wood, owned for many years by Chas. W. Swift, later by Mrs. Fanny S. Patterson.
90-Abner Griswold Home.
2-story wood. In this building Wm. Lloyd Garrison printed his "Journal of the Times." Later occupied by Miss Lucretia Scott, Mrs. Rhoda Canfield and Miss Dor- cas Squire. Burned.
91-Samuel H. Blackmer Home.
2-story wood. Moved to northwest and now owned and occupied by Rev. Joseph H. Robinson.
92-Martin Scott House.
2-story brick. Built by Elisha Root. Later owned by Miss Alice Robinson, now by Samuel H. Blackmer.
93-Tailor Shop.
1-1/2-story brick. Used as dwelling for many years by Elisha Searles, later by Warren White. Torn down.
94-Mrs. Fassett Home.
1-1/2-story wood. Built and used as carpenter shop by Hiram Waters. Made over into dwelling by Mrs. Fassett. Occupied for many years by James Fisher, blacksmith, then by Joseph McNamara. Sold to Miss Caroline B. Downs. Now owned by Miss Tillie Mar- ley, and occpied by Mrs. R. H. Merrill.
95-Hiram Waters Dwelling (Uncle Hi).
1-1/2-story wood. Now owned and occupied by Mrs. C. F. Merrill.
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96-Charles Church Home and Law Office. 2-story wood. Torn down.
97-Edwin S. Chandler House.
1-1/2-story wood. Now occupied by Wm. Miller.
98-Samuel Chandler Blacksmith Shop.
1-story wood. Moved to rear of present Chandler store and used as storehouse.
99-Edwin S. Chandler Store.
2-story wood. Main building formerly the M. K. Scott store. Annex of original Chandler store adjoins on south. Now operated by Wm. Miller.
100-Edwin S. and Mary A. Chandler Dwelling.
2-story wood. Built by A. Frost in 1780. Later owned by J. Greenwood. Purchased by Lewis and Samuel Chandler in 1823. Now owned by estate of Edwin S. Chandler.
101-Jacob Brooks House.
1-12-story wood. Once used as school. Now owned and occupied by Mrs. Morris Connolly.
102-Orvill H. Rose Home.
2-story wood. Later occupied by H. Cole. Taken down, moved to East Bennington and rebuilt.
103-Henry Dexter House.
1-1%-story wood. Occupied by J. Seymour Merrill. Torn down.
104-Elisha Waters House.
Built by Mr. Waters. Owned for many years by Gay R. Sanford, then by Charles R. Sanford, later by Mrs. Maria Sanford, now by A. J. Holden. House now on the campus of the Bennington College, and be- ing remodeled for the home of the President.
105-Job Swift House.
2-1/2-story wood. Built in 1790 by Captain John Fassett. Real old Revolutionary style, with massive fireplaces, and brick oven. Owned later by Moses Paige, and occupied by his son, Orin Paige. Torn down.
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Land now owned by Edward H. Everett, whose gate- house stands south of site. (Everett mansion on slope of Mt. Anthony, southwest of gate-house.)
106-John Wool Griswold Farmhouse.
2-story wood. Occupied for many years by Henry Sibley. Now owned by Edward H. Everett.
107-Edwin Paige House.
1-1/2-story wood. Removed northeast to road lead- ing from Dewey Dunham home to East Bennington, on lands of Drohat family.
108-Hinman House.
2-1/2-story, gambrel roof, wood, with upper and low- er piazzas full length of front. Major Samuel H. Brown was born there. Owned and occupied for many years by Moses Paige. Later by his widow, Mrs. Cor- delia Ruggles Paige. Burned in 1883.
109-Harwood House. Built 1769.
2-story wood. Occupied for many years by Burt Rockwood. Now owned by Seymour Van Santvoord.
110-Original Harwood House.
2-story slab. First frame house in Bennington. Built in 1762 by Peter Harwood, son of Mrs. Bridget Harwood, the first woman to come to Bennington. House stood southeast of Van Santvoord home. Oc- cupied for many years by Alonzo Rand. Used later as spring house for milk. Torn down, a great mistake for Bennington to permit.
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