The Vermont Country Store
by Ben Prepelka
Title
The Vermont Country Store
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Description
Located in the southern tier of Vermont, the town of Andover was originally chartered in 1761. Neighboring Weston was originally the western section of Andover and was known as West Town. Because of a highland ridge, namely the Terrible Mountain, travel was next to impossible between the communities. By 1799, Weston was sectioned off as its own community.
Located among the Green Mountains, a canal was cut to power Weston's mills. By 1859 Weston's population was 950 and businesses included sawmills, a gristmill, tanneries, a machine shop and a carding mill.
In 1946 the Orton family opened the Vermont Country Store in Weston on Main Street. Vrest Orton had moved back to Vermont from New York and married Mildred Ellen Wilcox. Inspired by his father's general store in North Calais, the couple bought a former country inn and co-founded the Vermont Country Store. The general store has remained in the Orton family and takes pride in being the "Purveyors of the Practical and Hard-to-Find."
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January 13th, 2023
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Comments (14)
Michael Mazaika
What a great series, Ben. I visited the store with the covered bridge on its grounds. Nice work. - Mike (V/F)
Holly April Harris
What a beautiful and well kept little store! Nice photo! I am very pleased to feature your lovely artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 First Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 1/16/23
Steve Rich
Your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the home page of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-June 2023)" active discussion thread.
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