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  • Collection: Historic Photos from Vermont Towns

District 6 Graded School and Private High School

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Built in 1861, this District 6 building housed grades 1-8 and a private high school. On the balcony and near the cannon are Civil war veterans and families.

Elementary School

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The current elementary building was opened in 1954, consolidating the rural district schools. The gymnasium served the elementary and high schools.

First District 6 School

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First District 6 school, built circa 1840, was moved to the current location on School St. in 1861, from Main Street, next to the site of current Community Church. It has been a home to the same family for more than 150 years.

Washington Street and Spaulding High School

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Spaulding High School as seen from near corner of Church and Washington Streets in winter. Trolley tracks run up the middle of Washington St. and a portion of the house known as "Maplehurst" can be seen on the left. The Spaulding High School Building…

Ambrose B. Averill House

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Ambrose B. Averill house at 6 North St., Barre, Vermont. Also known as the Dr. Ernest B. Reynolds house.

Auction of Building Lots near Farwell Street

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A large group of people is gathered outside two houses on a dirt road in Barre. They are apparently participating in the auction of lots near Farwell St.

Barre Aerial View

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The City of Barre as seen from the air. North Main and Elm Streets, stretching from Maple Avenue to City Hall Park and beyond. This photograph was taken before Urban Renewal changed several blocks in the lower portion of the photograph.

Barre from Prospect Street

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"Taken from hill about 25 rods south of road leading to George Bassette from Prospect St." Goddard Seminary is in the center of the photograph.

Barre From West Hill

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"View of Barre, Vt., from West Hill."

Barre from Highland Avenue

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"View of Barre, Vt., from Highland Ave." Currier Park and the back of the Spaulding High School are in the center of the photograph.