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

Hotel Coolidge

1926

— National Register —

Hotel Coolidge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 21, 2023

1. Hotel Coolidge Marker

Inscription.
Intending to capitalize ort the success of the Vermont Central Railroad in 1849, Colonel Samuel Nutt purchased the Enfield, New Hampshire Grafton House Hotel, and had the clapboard structure moved here. Once erected on this side of the Connecticut River, the hostelry became known as the Junction House, and served the traveling public for over a quarter century. The building was destroyed by fire in 1878, and was replaced almost immediately with a 200 guest room facility flanked by twin towers.

In 1924, the Junction House was renamed the Hotel Coolidge, in honor of United States President Calvin Coolidge's father, John. Ironically, the popular establishment burned to the ground shortly after its christening. It was succeeded, in 1926, by the current structure. The towers you now see are reminiscent of the air which had graced its predecessor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 43° 38.88′ N, 72° 19.128′ W. Marker is in White River Junction, Vermont, in Windsor County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Gates Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 South Main Street, White River Junction VT 05001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross-Abbott / Vermont Salvage (within shouting distance of this marker); B & M Engine 494 Restoration Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Telephone Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boston & Maine (about 300 feet away); Smith Block (about 500 feet away); Gates Library (about 500 feet away); Town of Hartford Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White River Junction.

Hotel Coolidge and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 21, 2023

2. Hotel Coolidge and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 117 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.