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My grand children live in a small Vermont town.  The buildings along the main street were mostly built in the  early 1800’s.      
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Colonial and Victorian influences are evident.  It is a pretty little village.

The fountain where my grand son is standing has a boy with a boot during warmer weather.  We have had some cold days and some snow, but this day was quite balmy—almost 50.

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Anybody know what these architectural styles are?  There are marble quarries nearby so one sees a lot of that in the area.

Of course, the very best part of that little town:

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Comments

  1. I so love visiting quaint little towns such as these. Here in my little corner, we, too, are surrounded by the Colonial and Victorian presence.
    Peace,
    Muff

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  2. I know you are not a fan of New jersey, but you would love the Victorian architecture of Cape May.

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  3. I'd like to trade houses with a family in Vermont for a year.

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  4. I too love that small town. It seems like nothing bad could ever happen there. I'm sure that's not true but it still appears that way.

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  5. A very charming small town - we saw quite a few in our few days in Vermont last April, loved them all - and several very charming children as well! Ah, grand children!

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  6. It is amazing how we grow close to places where our loved ones reside. So happy for you. I have never really toured Vermont, so must put that on my bucket list.

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  7. That quaint little town, looks like a wonderful place to raise a family. Speaking of........ those grands of yours are getting so big. Give 'em a big hug from your blogging friend!!!

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  8. It looks full of all sorts of charm. Lovely.

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  9. The town is charming; the kids are charminger!

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  10. The architecture is just so different from southern California. I love looking at all of your pictures -- including the cutest part of town! Thanks again for sharing -- as for what style it might be -- I am clueless I just know I like it!

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  11. I love Vermont. This town is so charming. So was your post.

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