©1996 UVM Historic Preservation Program Prepared by Elaine Park
mpark@moose.uvm.edu
This two story, 6 x 4 bay, flat-roofed Italianate building is a corner landmark. It faces west and south to North Champlain and North Streets respectively. The building makes a strong statement with its projecting cornice, heavy Italianatebrackets and patera, capital adorned pilasters/cornerboards. The second story has maintained its integrity with the original clapboard siding; the windows are mostly 2/2 with wood cornice caps. The first floor has been "modernized" with luan siding and plate glass windows. The entrance to the store is on North Street. The entrance to the second floor apartments is on North Champlain Street. The foundation is stone; the wall structure is balloon; the roofing is rolled.This is a typical, flat roofed, bracketed Italianate commercial building of the North End of Burlington built during a period of significant economic expansion. This building visually anchors the northeast corner of North Champlain Street by its large mass. City Directories indicate that in 1889 this building was a vacant store and dwelling. For forty-six years (1894-1940) Gosselin Drugs served the community at this location. The apartments overhead (typical of this mixed-use neighborhood) contributed to the vitality of the street.
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©1996 UVM Historic Preservation Program
Prepared by Elaine Park
mpark@moose.uvm.edu