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1537 U.S. Route 302 (Berlin), Twin City Motel

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The Twin City Motel on the Barre-Montpelier Road, soon to be acquired by the Good Samaritan Haven, is a well-maintained example of Vermont’s early tourist infrastructure. Located on a busy country road between two cities, this stop provided gas,…

Barre-Montpelier Road Looking East

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View of the Barre-Montpelier Road looking east toward Barre from the approximate location of today's Burger King at 1331 Barre-Montpelier Road. The stacked lumber is near where a large building that houses the Vermont Lottery Commission and Express…

228 Barre-Montpelier Road

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View of the front of a residence at 228 Barre-Montpelier Road, Berlin, Vermont. There is a ladder propped up against the front and a repairman on the front roof. The lawn and trees are visible in the foreground. This residence remains much the same…

Pool and Oil Tanks

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View of a motel swimming pool at 573 North Main Street, in Barre, Vermont, presumably at the Heiress Motel. A child sits on the edge of the pool with an inner tube in the water someone doing a handstand in the water with only their legs visible.…

Trailers

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View of two trailers next to a large puddle with the reflection of one trailer and clouds above. The possible location of this photograph is the Fecteau Homes lot at 375 River Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

American

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View of American auto garage with several trucks parked awaiting services at 377 River St, Montpelier, Vermont. One truck is decaled with "Vt. Mobile Home Service/Parts-Service" and the phone number. There are also signs for Atlas Tires and Quaker…

Garage and Cyclist

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View of a defunct gas station at 360 North Main Street, Barre, with a bicyclist riding in the foreground. In 1971 this was known as "Fred's Blue Sunoco." There is a residential building and what looks to be an industrial structure of some kind to the…

Take A Bath

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View of a reader board sign propped up against the back of a car stating, "Take a Bath With Us 90c Gas 52.9 No Min!" Exact location is unknown, however we can assume it is on or near US Route 302 in Barre, Vermont.

Fill Up

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View of a small gas station at 1097 US Route 302, Barre, Vermont, from the vantage point of across the highway. The station has signs advertising "Highway Oil" at 54 cents a gallon, and a hand painted sign "Open No Limit" in reference to gas…

GoGo Gas

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View of the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant from the GoGo Gas parking lot across US Route 302 in Barre, Vermont. Current KFC address is 332 Barre-Montpelier Road. Farther down the road traveling West one can see the Shepard Supply Corporation and a…

Fish & Chips

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View of signs and traffic thoroughfare looking west down US Route 302 in Berlin, Vermont. A Sign in the immediate foreground states "H. Salt Esquire Fish & Chips" and partially visible above "[Fr]ied Chick[en]" of the Kentucky Fried Chicken sign.…

Mr. C's Dairy Bar

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A photograph taken at night depicting Mr. C's Dairy Bar at 545 North Main Street, Barre, Vermont. Cars are parked in the foreground and the lit-up production area is visible. A "Mr. C's Dairy Bar Burgers Fries Dogs" sign is lit along the top…