Walloomsac Inn 1
This imposing edifice is the Walloomsac Inn. My husband could barely get the car stopped before I bailed out to shoot this place. Seeing the sign across the front I thought it was reasonably safe to shoot it as it said "Inn." "Inn" sounds friendly. After I had explored all sides and angles I walked up on the porch and read the sign which read and I paraphrase "This is a private residence - don't knock - don't think about knocking - get the hell off my porch."
Not so sure I would want to trust the emergency fire exit.
Located in the Old Bennington Historic District, the Walloomsac Inn is the oldest inn in the State of Vermont. The building was constructed in 1764, with additions and alterations to the roof throughout the late 1700s and 1800s. Five prominent families owned and operated the inn throughout its life; the inn served the stagecoach road until the 1850s. Important figures such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Rutherford B. Hayes and Benjamin Harrison have stayed at the inn. Although its name has been changed a few times, it was most recently known as the Walloomsac Inn. (various sources)
Film: Kodak Ektachrome E100VS
Camera: Minolta 600si, Tamron 20-40mm lens
Image by: Leslie Hunsberger
Bennington, VT Jul 2001
Walloomsac Inn 1
This imposing edifice is the Walloomsac Inn. My husband could barely get the car stopped before I bailed out to shoot this place. Seeing the sign across the front I thought it was reasonably safe to shoot it as it said "Inn." "Inn" sounds friendly. After I had explored all sides and angles I walked up on the porch and read the sign which read and I paraphrase "This is a private residence - don't knock - don't think about knocking - get the hell off my porch."
Not so sure I would want to trust the emergency fire exit.
Located in the Old Bennington Historic District, the Walloomsac Inn is the oldest inn in the State of Vermont. The building was constructed in 1764, with additions and alterations to the roof throughout the late 1700s and 1800s. Five prominent families owned and operated the inn throughout its life; the inn served the stagecoach road until the 1850s. Important figures such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Rutherford B. Hayes and Benjamin Harrison have stayed at the inn. Although its name has been changed a few times, it was most recently known as the Walloomsac Inn. (various sources)
Film: Kodak Ektachrome E100VS
Camera: Minolta 600si, Tamron 20-40mm lens
Image by: Leslie Hunsberger
Bennington, VT Jul 2001