Burlington 1877

What still stands from between 1869 and 1877 in Burlington, Vermont?

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84 Sherman Street

22 Smith's Lane

 

            This structure is a south facing, one and one-half story, gable front with a side entrance now enclosed in a porch on the west facade.  The footprint of the building has not changed significantly since 1890 [1] , but the additions on the rear of the structure have been expanded and the original porches enclosed, similar to 78 Sherman Street and 80 Sherman Street.

            The F. Smith owned the property where this house and the two adjacent structures to the west [2] .  The first known occupant of the house was Michael C. Spellman, shipping clerk, previously of 12 Johnson Street, in 1902 [3] .  Michael lived near there with John F. Spellman, a clerk at 192 Main Street.  Michael lived there past 1907, but the house changed hands often after the Spellmans [4] .


[1] 1890 Hopkins Map

[2] 1869 Beers Atlas Map, 1890 Hopkins Map

[3] Burlington City Directories 1901, 1902

[4] Burlington City Directories 1907, 1912, 1932, 1952

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