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By Paul Crumlish, June 19, 2010
Wide view of the Hiram Powers Marker
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1 ► Vermont, Windsor County, Woodstock, Village of Woodstock — Hiram Powers —  |
| Hiram Powers, one of the most famous nineteenth century sculptors, was born in 1805 in a farmhouse that stood on this hillside. Although he went west with his family at a young age, and took up residence in Florence, Italy, in 1837, Powers always . . . — — Map (db m32221) HM | |||
| 2 ► Vermont, Windsor County, Woodstock — Site of First Ski Tow in the United States — Woodstock, Vermont — |
| In January, 1934, on this pasture hill of Clinton Gilbert’s farm an endless-rope tow, powered by a Model “T” Ford engine, hauled skiers uphill for the first time. This ingenious contraption launched a new era in winter sports. — — Map (db m50866) HM | |||