Village of Woodstock in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Historical Marker
The White Cupboard Inn
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 9, 2019
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A famous local hostelry. The White Cupboard Inn
flourished in this 1794 house from 1925 through the
1960’s. At the instigation of three middle-aged guests,
plans were developed in the front dining room in January
of 1934 by the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Royce, for
the construction of the first rope ski tow in the United
States.
Within a few weeks the tow was successfully carrying
skiers to the top of farmer Clinton Gilbert’s hill pasture
just to the north of the village. Almost overnight the first
ski area and a burgeoning multi-million dollar industry
were born. Utilizing a model “T” engine to power
the tow, skiers could complete many down hill runs
without the physical exertion formerly required to climb
the hill and make just a few runs a day.
Erected by The Woodstock Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports.
Location. 43° 37.51′ N, 72° 31.12′ W. Marker is in Woodstock, Vermont, in Windsor County. It is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stone Turnpike Marker (here, next to this marker); Woodstock (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paul Revere Bell (about 600 feet away); Justin Morgan (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1917 • World War Honor Roll • 1919 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woodstock Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marianne Gaillard Faulkner (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodstock.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 9, 2019
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full view from porch
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 9, 2019
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marker as seen from the gate
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 9, 2019
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old sign displayed on the porch, next to the marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 9, 2019
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the front door of the Inn
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 9, 2019
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artwork on the marker
hand-colored postcard published by Albertype, May 20, 2019
7. The White Cupboard Tea House And Central Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 17, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 7. submitted on May 20, 2019. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
