Bob Blanchard: Lost Burlington, Vermont

191 Bank Street,Burlington VT 05401

11 May, 2023

Description

Please join us for an evening with Bob Blanchard to celebrate his newly released book, Lost Burlington, Vermont, which was recently published by The History Press. Since Burlington was first settled more than two centuries ago, it has seen the establishment of a rich historic and architectural legacy, much of which has been lost. The Strong and State Theaters, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Converse School, Cathedral High School and a neighborhood lost to urban renewal are just of few of the landmarks that still live within the memories of many who grew up in the Burlington area. The industrial waterfront, the clubhouses of the Lake Champlain Yacht Club and the Overlake Estate are now distant memories. Local historian Bob Blanchard reveals the stories of how these and more than sixty other lost treasures came to be built, their roles in the city’s life and how they met their end. Bob Blanchard was born and raised in the South End of Burlington, Vermont. He was educated in Burlington’s Catholic school system and graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in history. After a thirty-five-year career with the U.S. Customs Service in Vermont and New York, he took up local history as a serious hobby. His “Burlington Area History” Facebook group has a found a large audience for its daily postings. After publishing several articles, Lost Burlington, Vermont is his first book. He currently resides in St. Albans, Vermont. DATE: Thursday May 11th, 7:00pm LOCATION: Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank Street, downtown Burlington TICKETS: $3. Your ticket comes with a coupon for $3 off any of the author's books. Coupons expire at closing the evening of the event. Tickets can be purchased at the registration link below, or at the door. If you have already purchased a copy of the book, please bring it with you to the event and the ticket price will be waived. BOOKS: Signed copies of Lost Burlington, Vermont will be available at the event. Can't make it to the event but still want to purchase a signed, personalized copy? Click HERE. Copies will be available after the event on may 11th. If you ordered a book for store pick up, we will contact you as soon as it's ready. If you ordered a book with shipping, please allow an additional 7-10 days for delivery.