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    Burlington: Volume II
    Burlington: Volume II
    Burlington: Volume II
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    Burlington: Volume II

    By Mary Ann DiSpirito and David Robinson

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    In Burlington Volume II, authors Mary Ann DiSpirito
    and David Robinson continue the detailed look at
    this intriguing Vermont city. Discovered by Samuel de
    Champlain in 1609, the next few centuries saw Burlington evolve from a wilderness to a small settlement, and eventually, flourish into Vermont s largest city. Situated on the shores of Lake Champlain, Burlington s waterfront area became the early center of commerce in the late eighteenth century with the rise of the lumber industry and the use of ships for transport. By 1865, when Burlington was incorporated as a city, the industries that
    profoundly shaped Burlington s personality were already well established these included lumber, textiles, shipping, and the railroad, as well as higher education.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArcadia Publishing
    Release dateJul 27, 1999
    ISBN9781439610176
    Burlington: Volume II
    Author

    Mary Ann DiSpirito

    David Robinson and Mary Ann DiSpirito have carefully selected over 200 images, most of which are previously unpublished, that illustrate the many changes that Burlington has endured since the 1860s. Included in Burlington Volume II are images of the city that date prior to the 1860s, when our ancestors depended on sketches and engravings to preserve memories. DiSpirito is the author of several short stories and numerous magazine articles in regional and national publications, while Robinson has written several books and many magazine articles. The combination of fascinating images and informative captions will make Burlington Volume II a treasured addition to the personal libraries of residents and visitors for years to come.

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      Burlington - Mary Ann DiSpirito

      (1991).

      INTRODUCTION

      In 1609, Samuel de Champlain and his men were the first Europeans to view what is now Burlington. Three hundred years later his discovery and the subsequent naming of the lake were commemorated by this city in a lavish celebration, which lasted several days. During these 300 years, Burlington evolved from a wilderness into a small settlement and eventually into the largest city in Vermont.

      Incorporated by settlers of English descent in 1763, the town’s proximity to the lake, combined with the determination of its founders, quickly attracted inhabitants and commerce to the area. Ira Allen surveyed Burlington in 1772 and, in 1773, Ethan, Heman, Zimri, and Ira Allen formed the Onion River Land Company, which comprised 300,000 acres and included land owned by Edward Burling of White Plains, New York. The town’s population declined during the Revolutionary War, when 40 families evacuated to escape the path of the British Army as it moved down Lake Champlain toward battlegrounds at Hubbardton, Bennington, and Saratoga.

      After the war, in 1783, Stephen Lawrence was the first to return with his family. The first store was established in 1789; that same year, Frederick Saxton built the first frame house at the head of Pearl Street. By 1791, the first official census counted 332 residents. The town of Burlington was then considered large enough to sustain a post office, which opened in 1792.

      The rise of the lumber industry and the use of ships for transport established the waterfront area as the early center of commerce. To be close to the people he treated, Dr. John Pomeroy built the first brick house in 1797 at what is now 164 Battery Street. The structure held his offices as well as his residence; the practice of combining work and home was common to professional men at that time. It is noteworthy that in 1797, both Essex and Hinesburg were larger than Burlington, and Charlotte had twice as many inhabitants.

      John H. Johnson made the first official survey map of the town in March 1836. The 1840 census showed 4,271 residents, a number that surpassed 7,500 by the end of the decade. Burlington was incorporated as a city in 1865; by 1870, the population reached 14,387. Burlingtonians of the era enjoyed modern conveniences, such as natural gas for heating and lighting, a water works and sewer system, daily newspapers, and other amenities of comfortable living.

      Burlington’s beauty, as well as a determined promotional campaign by Ira Allen, made it a natural location for the University of Vermont, which the state legislature chartered in 1791. In time, other institutions of higher learning were also attracted to the Queen City and its environs. The founding and growth of Trinity College, Champlain College, Burlington College, the Community College of Vermont in Burlington, and nearby St. Michael’s College profoundly shaped the character of Burlington.

      Besides businessmen and promoters, educators, doctors, ministers, and statesmen also played their roles in shaping the city’s culture. As a result, libraries, theaters, an opera house, many churches, and social services have all combined to provide a quality of life Burlingtonians enjoy.

      Early images of Burlington were sketches and engravings, several of which appear in this book. The advent of photography before the Civil War encouraged many residents to record public and private scenes of city life. These are the images we have included. As in our first volume, we again selected some photographs for their historical value, even when the images were imperfect.

      We are grateful to the private collectors who have allowed their photographs to be used; some of these images are being published for the first time. Searching through their family albums, storage boxes, and archives became a treasure hunt that yielded many prizes.

      This second volume again covers the century from 1860 to 1960, when black-and-white photography flourished. We are pleased to include many striking images that capture landmarks, city streets, daily life, and historic high points in this small city of neighbors and friends.

      We hope those Burlingtonians who read this book will gain a better understanding and enjoyment of their city’s history

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