On November 24, 1939, the Gordon Block
in Barre burned. The Gordon Block was located where Sidewalk Village
stands today, and was built by John Gordon.
Gordon, who practiced law in Barre, built the block in the summer
of 1891. The structure served as the location for his office, and
as a three-story brick building measuring 42 by 100 feet, it provided
ample room for retail, residential, and and additional office space.
Gordon would eventually become Barre’s mayor, and it was
under Gordon’s aegis during which the city’s water system
was constructed.
The Gordon Block was so damaged by the 1939 fire, that it was not
rebuilt.
Enhanced postcard image from the Vermont Book Of
Days collection.
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The Gordon Block in downtown Barre,
highlighted to show detail.
This building burned in 1939. The larger Miles Block to the right,
still stands today.
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