Governor presents VCDP check to PHS

On March 20, 2009, Governor Jim Douglas came to present PHS and the Town of Putney with a check for over 200K from the Vermont Community Development program, for the stabilization of the Putney General Store.  The event was well attended, and numerous media reps were there as well.  Our thanks go to so many … Read more

Governor to honor PHS with above $200K for general store

On Friday, March 20, Governor Douglas is expected to present the Putney Historical Society with a grant of about $200,000 from the Vermont Community Development Program to pay for the stabilization of the general store building.  The project, budgeted for $225K, will restore the structure, pay for the truss roof and slate shingles, in addition … Read more

PHS receives Thwing Mill in 2002

In 2002 the Historical Society received the Thwing Mill as a gift from Greg Wilson. Last operated by Charlie and Mary Thwing for 58 years, the mill closed shortly before Charlie’s death in 1946. We continue to hold great hope for the mill’s potential to enhance our mission of education, preservation, and fostering respect for … Read more

The New Putney History Book, Published in 2003

As a special event to celebrate Putney’s 250th charter anniversary, the Putney Historical Society Board decided to update the town history, first prepared in 1953 by the Fortnightly Club. Planning for town wide participation began in 1999. Interviewing was conducted for two years. Well over 200 people contributed by interviewing, being interviewed, taking notes, donating photos, writing, editing, and reviewing many versions of the manuscript.

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Town Hall Entry Newly Painted

The Putney Town Hall was constructed in 1871 as a proud example of Victorian architecture in post-Civil War Putney.  Sporting many attractive architectural features in the entry, it provided a locus for innumerable town events including dances, plays, dinners, veterans’ gatherings, and the annual town meeting.  Sometime before 1950, the beautiful foyer received a light blue coat of paint, over a previous, dark green coat.  No attempt was made to highlight architectural features of the building at that time; the trim and the walls were given the same thick coat of semi-gloss.

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