Exhibits
Places
The Valley Fair
https://soundcloud.com/bratthistoricalsoc/bhs-podcast-e12-this-week-in-brattleboro-history-by-joe-rivers?si=d06bfcbf9fb342188676fae623d86931 The Valley Fair in Brattleboro began in 1886. It was held for one day in the 2nd week of October and had over 5000...
Neighborhoods: Centreville
NeighborhoodsCentreville1930Since 1860 The (Nearly) ForgottonCentreville is a nearly forgotten neighborhood located mainly on Western Avenue, the busy Vermont Deli thrives today in the heart of it. Extending along Western Avenue from approximately I-91, Exit 2 to the...
Hinsdale Bridge
ExhibitCollapse!Saturday, March 28, 1920 the Hinsdale Bridge between Brattleboro and Island Park collapsed into the Connecticut River. The winter had produced a great deal of snow, a warm spell caused a quick melt, and eight to ten inches of ice were still on the...
The Valley Fair
The Valley Fair in Brattleboro began in 1886. It was held for one day in the 2nd week of October and had over 5000 people attend. Farmers exhibited cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, pigs, dogs, fruits and vegetables, and many ribbons were awarded.
Memorial Park and the Ski Tow
Deep RootsThe Guilford Street Ski Tow opened to the public in January 1938. It operated on the Clark Farm in the area now occupied by Living Memorial Park. For its time, the tow was one of the most modern in New England. An all-day ticket cost 35 cents and a...
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