Hartness House, Historic house in Springfield, Vermont.
The wooden mansion features fieldstone on the ground floor, multiple gables with exposed rafter ends, and diamond-patterned windows throughout its structure.
Built in 1904 for inventor James Hartness, who later became governor of Vermont from 1921 to 1922 and pioneered industrial manufacturing innovations.
The property includes an observatory with a telescope from 1910, reflecting James Hartness's dedication to astronomical observation and scientific advancement.
Following its conversion to an inn in 1954, the property offered forty rooms with modern amenities until its closure in late 2020.
A network of underground rooms connected by tunnels beneath the front yard served as Hartness's private workshop, library, study, and lounge space.
Location: Springfield
Inception: 1904
Architectural style: Shingle style architecture
Address: 30 Orchard Street
GPS coordinates: 43.30139,-72.47750
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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