White River Junction in Hartford in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Smith Block
1871
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 21, 2023
1. Smith Block Marker
"Dartmouth Chocolates and "Hanover Crackers were made in the building which once stood on this site. Erected by George W. Smith to house his family business in 1871, portions of it were severely damaged by fire in 1884. Smith rebuilt the bakery immediately, attaching to it a three story addition. In 1888, factory produced 65,000 crackers day.
Bogle Brothers, the only wholesale jewelers to be found either New Hampshire or Vermont during the latter part of the nineteenth century, also occupied a portion of this building, as did for a brief period, the White River Paper Company.
Architect Louis Sheldon Newton was responsible for the 1904 renovations which appear on the accompanying photograph, and are thought to have been the last significant extension of the building. The structure was torn down in 1942, eight years after Smith and Son decided to close up shop.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 43° 38.944′ N, 72° 19.182′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Vermont, in Windsor County. It is in White River Junction. It
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Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Connecticut River Valley and in the Green Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gates Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Walking Tour (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Telephone Company (about 400 feet away); Historic Walking Tour Sites (about 400 feet away); Hartford, VT World War Honor Roll (about 400 feet away); Hotel Coolidge (about 500 feet away); Town of Hartford Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Bank Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 21, 2023
2. Smith Block Marker
The marker is just to the left of the pick-up truck.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 866 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
