In the short history since the Old Labor Hall reopened in the autumn of 2000, the Hall has coped with one crisis after another. In addition to many “normal” crises that plague historic buildings—two failed roofs, requiring major structural improvements, changes in fire code regulations, and on and on—the Hall has “survived” three major floods. …
Today at the Vermont History Center in Barre (originally the Spaulding Graded School), Barre’s history officially moved into the safekeeping of the Vermont Historical Society. Anointed with drinks and cookies, the Aldrich Public Library, represented by its director Karen Lane passed the torch. As she described it, the collection has had a checkered past. Originally based …
Pictures of the event are available for viewing and purchase. One set consists of pictures of the Hoffs and guests. The other set includes pictures of the guests. Photographer Terry Allen has kindly made these pictures available for purchase for the benefit of the Old Labor Hall. There is also another set of pictures taken …
The Barre Historical Society and Vermont Labor History Society honor Phill and Joan Hoff at the Old Labor Hall.
