Imagine that you were a member of a wealthy family living in one of the major East Coast cities, notably New York or Boston, in the late 1800s or early 1900s. It’s summertime, and living in the city is not easy. Hot, stifling days before air conditioning, horses in the street, sewer systems that lack modern wastewater treatment applications, smoke from factories… well, eventually the heat, the smells, the brick and concrete take their toll, and you dream of mountain air, fresh breezes, and beautiful vistas. You know that a relatively easy train trip away, central Vermont holds all you dream of, and with cost not an issue, your mind is made up.… Read More
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