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This sign was located at the Grand Isle, Vt. Ferry Landing before it suddenly and mysteriously disappeared.

This house was built by Grand Isle resident Seth Griffith (1772-1835) shortly after his marriage to Joanna Hoag (1786-1851/52). Family tradition tells that the Battle of Plattsburgh (1814) was watched from this house.

Three photos of the general store at the "Corners" in Grand Isle. Giles Harrington (1862-1949) owned and operated it from 1902-1910, after which he sold it to the Minckler brothers, Lester and Romeo. Lester died in 1912, leaving Romeo as sole owner.…

Built in 1894 by Victor L. Hurlburt and operated by him and his wife as a summer boarding house. It has since changed hands and names in recent years with dubious success.

Cast sign that was mounted on the first bridge between Grand Isle and North Hero. The sign was due to be sent to the Grand Isle dump if not for its recovery by Buster Chamberlin. He gave it to Harry Phelps, who preserved it in his home in Grand Isle.

Built by Milton B. Hoag at Grand Isle Railroad Station in 1914. Hoag's house stands across the road. The Grand Isle Post Office was also located here for some time. As of 1981, the building is used by the Grand Isle School as auxiliary classrooms.…

"The Belmont Hotel" built by Fred Martell in 1901 at Grand Isle Railroad Station, then enlarged to the state seen in the photo in 1905. He also conducted a livery stable and sold coal from here. As of 1981, the building has been torn down.

The home of the Honorable Samuel Adams, an assistant judge in Grand Isle, Vt.

Photo of "Faywood" Farm's barn as it was being constructed. Commissioned by Major Alexander H. Davis and designed by Edward J. Parker, it is perhaps the first "round" barn of its kind. As of 1981, the barn is still standing and is being converted…

This house and farm were previously owned by Nathan Adams and was passed to Edward J. Parker upon his marriage to Adams' daughter, Julia. It is located some distance to the north of the present Faywood Road, on the east shore.

Three photos of Fay Farm's barn from various distances and angles. The first appears to have been taken in winter, the second has been taken from the other side of a large field, and the third is in black and white.

Two photos of the south and north sides of the Adams House.