White River Junction in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Smith Block

1871

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 21, 2023

1. Smith Block Marker

Inscription.
"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 White River Junction, Vermont, in Windsor County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Currier Avenue, on the right when traveling west on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 North Main Street, White River Junction VT 05001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gates Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Telephone Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Coolidge (about 500 feet away); Town of Hartford Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Bank Building (about 600 feet away); B & M Engine 494 Restoration Project (about 600 feet away); Cross-Abbott / Vermont Salvage (about 600 feet away); Boston & Maine (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White River Junction.

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 May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 16 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.