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  • Collection: Champlain Islands Photographs

Vacation Camp

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Four photos of the vacation camp on Block House Point Road. The first photo is of James McBride's original home before he moved to North Hero's east shore in 1870. The second is of Royal C. Blanchard's original home, which is located halfway in on…

North Hero - Alburgh Ferry Landing

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Black and white version of the color photo showing the remains of the old ferry landing and dock.

First Bridge between North Hero and Alburgh

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The old draw bridge between South Alburgh and North Hero. It was constructed in 1885/1886, after several years of people using the ferry to cross between towns. These photos are of the original bridge, which was replaced by a "new" bridge in 1954. At…

James McBride's House

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The home of James McBride, located approximately three miles to the north of North Hero Village on East Shore Road. He's standing by the swing on the left.

West Side of Main Street, North Hero

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West side of North Hero's Main Street, looking from north to south. In the first photo, from right to left, we have (1) the North Hero House (the former Irving House, the partially visible tan building), (2) Mrs. Stephanie Bugden's house, (3) Dr.…

The Carrying Place

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"The Carrying Place", a narrow strip of land midway between the south and north portions of North Hero Island. The name comes from the Indians, who would carry their canoes across on their trips from Massachusetts to Montreal with their American…

Bathing Beach

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A City Bay beach which has been practically destroyed by the coming of Route 2.

City Bay

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View from North Hero Village, looking northeast across City Bay. Hibbard's Point is in the distance.

City Bay Beach

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Beach on the north side of City Bay, prior to the coming of Route 2.