Elm Street looking north from State Street

Elm Street looking north from State Street

Carnahan, Paul

In the late 19th century Elm Street was home to many mechanics and small manufacturers. Today, all of the small buildings between State and Langdon Streets are gone. The small building to the right of the telephone pole in the top picture was replaced in 1890 by the large “Sweet Melissa’s” building which James Langdon moved from Main Street. Today’s “Uncommon Market” (1885) and “Jailhouse Commons” (1857) buildings can both be seen in the earlier photograph.

ca. 1880; 2020

Vermont Historical Society Picture Collections

Paul Carnahan

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