Stowe Village Historic District, historic district in Vermont, United States
Stowe Village Historic District is a roughly 153-acre area with historic buildings and streets forming the village center in Stowe, Vermont. The streets are lined with structures from the 1800s, mostly wood-frame with some brick buildings, displaying various styles from that period alongside two town halls from 1818 and 1902.
The area was established in the early 1800s when a tavern was built in 1811, making it a business hub. In the 1800s, roads to the mountains were constructed, attracting wealthy visitors and leading to the construction of the Mount Mansfield Hotel in 1864, which helped transform the area into a resort destination.
The district reflects how a community keeps its past alive through daily use. Historic buildings serve as homes, shops, and gathering places where people maintain simple habits of walking, greeting neighbors, and marking the seasons together.
The district is located at the intersection of Vermont Routes 100 and 108 and is best explored on foot since traffic is light. Walking is the comfortable way to view the buildings and streets, as structures are closely spaced and pathways are accessible throughout the area.
The Green Mountain Inn from 1833 stands out as a brick Federal-style building amid predominantly wood-frame structures. This brick exception reveals the architectural diversity of the village and was built to be a landmark during the town's early growth as a gathering place.
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