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Fig. 23. Interior of Consolidated Lighting Company Stream Plant, c. 1903

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Interior of Consolidated Lighting Company Stream Plant, c. 1903.

Fig. 22. Steam Plant #3, c. 1903

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Consolidated Lighting Company Steam Plant #3 reserve power on the outskirts or Pioneer section of Montpelier, c. 1903.

Fig. 21. Interior of Standard Light and Power Manufacturing Company, c. 1888

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Interior of Standard Light and Power Manufacturing Company, c. 1888.

Fig. 19. Montpelier & Wells River shop facilities

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Montpelier & Wells River engine house, shop facilities, and turntable at Montpelier, between 1873-1907.

Fig. 18. Arthur Tandy, c. 1890-1913

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Commuter train pulled by locomotive Arthur Tandy, c. 1890-1913.

Fig. 16. Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar advertisement

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"Twill Cure Your Cold!" Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar broadside, c. 1898.

Fig. 15. Home of Lester Greene's patented medicine, c. 1898

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Home of Lester Greene's patented medicine on Berlin Street on the south bank of the Winooski River, c. 1898.

Model Report Card for Mary Clark

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While attending the Village Schoolhouse, Mary Clark received this report card in the winter term of 1896. Her teacher, E. H. O'Brien gave her high marks in all subjects, with a 3-month deportment score of 96%.

Village Schoolhouse, circa 1898

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This Marshfield schoolhouse replaced the "Old Brown Schoolhouse" which had stood on this site since 1852. Originally built as a one-story in 1890, the ell was added later and the roof raised to add a second story. Students are socializing in the yard…

Marshfield Depot

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The Montpelier and Wells River Railroad operated from 1873 until 1956, stopping at the depot one mile from the village. Passengers are boarding the train for Engine #5 to head toward Montpelier. Horse-drawn carriages with drivers wait by the depot.

Marshfield Cornet Band

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The Marshfield Cornet Band was organized in 1882 and performed at social events in Marshfield and surrounding communities. In 1931 the band celebrated the 50th anniversary of their organization at the Knights of Pythias Hall in Marshfield village.…

The Cabot Road

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Main Street and the Cabot Road looking towards Cabot. Jaquith Library is first building on left. The Ira Bemis house is to the right of the library. L. Knowles of Cabot is driving the Cabot Stage, with his horses kicking up dust on the unpaved road.…