Barre in Washington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Socialist Labor Party Hall

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 2024

1. Socialist Labor Party Hall Marker

Inscription.
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America

Erected by Italian immigrants, Socialist Labor Party members, this hall embodies the radical heritage and strength of working class movements during the early 20th century. Here socialists, anarchists and union leaders vigorously debated the future direction of America's labor movement.

2000
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 44° 11.936′ N, 72° 30.419′ W. Marker is in Barre, Vermont, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Granite Street and Gable Place, on the right when traveling north on Granite Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Granite St, Barre VT 05641, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Green Mountains.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Boy Scout Troop in America (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); D. M. Miles Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wheelock Law Office

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Dente Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Italian-American Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Granite Savings Bank & Trust Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Barre City Hall and Opera House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Junction of Post and Stage Roads (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barre.

Also see . . .
1. Socialist Labor Party Hall. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on January 25, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. A Brief Introduction to History of the Socialist Labor Party Hall. The Socialist Labor Party Hall, also known as the” Old Labor Hall”, was built in 1900 by Italian immigrants. They had immigrated to Barre, Vermont, to work in the granite sheds on the famous Barre Gray granite that gave Barre the name of the “Granite Capital of the World.” (Barre Historical Society) (Submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. This Place in History: Socialist Labor Party Hall (Part 1). The Socialist Labor Party Hall was built in

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 2024

2. Socialist Labor Party Hall Marker

1900 in Barre, VT by area granite workers that had immigrated primarily from Scotland and Italy, bringing strong labor movement viewpoints with them. The Hall served as a vibrant community center, hosting a wide variety of public and private events. (Vermont Historical Society, uploaded Feb. 1, 2022) (Submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.