Burlington in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Exchange Block
1878
Photographed By Bruce InCharlotte, August 14, 2022
1. Exchange Block Marker
This impressive Italianate-style commercial building with a massive five-foot tall cast iron cornice was historically known as the Exchange Block. Designed by local builder William Townsend, the building was intended to stylistically complement the former Vermont Life Insurance Company building adjacent to the east on Main Street, which was completed in 1877 and also constructed by Townsend. The first occupant of the Exchange Block was E.P. Shaw, who owned a fashionable men's clothing store in the corner storefront. On May 27, 1962, a fire destroyed the third floor of the northerly section of the building; it was never rebuilt.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 44° 28.565′ N, 73° 12.729′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington VT 05401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Street Marketplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Chittenden County Trust Company (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Bruce InCharlotte, August 14, 2022
2. Exchange Block Building
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2022, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2022, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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