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Allen E. Mehron in a horse drawn carriage, 1900
Allen E. Mehron in a horse drawn carriage, 1900
Allen E. Mehron in a horse drawn carriage, 1900
Allen E. Mehron in a horse drawn carriage, 1900
Waitsfield Covered Bridge, early 1900's
Waitsfield Covered Bridge, early 1900's
Thomas A. Mehuron in a horse-drawn carriage, 1900
Thomas A. Mehuron in a horse-drawn carriage, 1900
Farmer and a cow, 1900 - 1920
Farmer and a cow, 1900 - 1920
Allen Mehuron and his horse Kate
Allen Mehuron and his horse Kate
Elmer Mehuron, 1910
Elmer Mehuron, 1910
Flood damage, 1910
Flood damage, 1910
Elmer Mehuron, 1922
Elmer Mehuron, 1922
Polly Mehuron, 1923
Polly Mehuron, 1923
Aurelia Shaw Mehuron, 1933
Aurelia Shaw Mehuron, 1933
Wedding, 1934
Wedding, 1934
Tom Mehuron, 1958
Tom Mehuron, 1958
Allen E. Mehuron reporting for Jury Duty
Allen E. Mehuron reporting for Jury Duty
Allen and Tom Mehuron's Farm
Allen and Tom Mehuron's Farm
Doc Shaw near Bridge Street, Waitsfield VT
Doc Shaw near Bridge Street, Waitsfield VT
Elmer Mehuron's Farm
Elmer Mehuron's Farm
Grandma Folsom
Grandma Folsom
Margaret Maxwell Mehuron
Margaret Maxwell Mehuron
Mehuron Family Photo
Mehuron Family Photo
Julia and Tom Mehuron
Julia and Tom Mehuron
Ruth E. Mehuron as a child
Ruth E. Mehuron as a child
Ruth E. Mehuron
Ruth E. Mehuron
Ruth and Elmer Mehuron
Ruth and Elmer Mehuron
Tom Mehuron and his horse, Jo Patch
Tom Mehuron and his horse, Jo Patch
Waitsfield United Church of Christ, looking north down Rt. 100
Waitsfield United Church of Christ, looking north down Rt. 100
Aurelia Shaw Mehuron on her porch
Aurelia Shaw Mehuron on her porch
Mehuron family home on the Mad River in Waitsfield
Mehuron family home on the Mad River in Waitsfield
Mehuron Home
Mehuron Home
Waitsfield Parade
Waitsfield Parade
Riford andhis son plowing snow with a Farm-All H tractor.
Riford andhis son plowing snow with a Farm-All H tractor.
Riford and Steve on a Farm-All H tractor.
Riford and Steve on a Farm-All H tractor.
Riford on his Farm-All C tractor with a grain combine attatched. He would harvest grain for farmers in the Mad River Valley.
Riford on his Farm-All C tractor with a grain combine attatched. He would harvest grain for farmers in the Mad River Valley.
Steve & Riford Joslin
Steve & Riford Joslin
Portrait of Riford Joslin, 1944
Portrait of Riford Joslin, 1944
Elizabeth Joslin on her wedding day, 1941.
Elizabeth Joslin on her wedding day, 1941.
Elizabeth Joslin and family on her wedding day, 1941.
Elizabeth Joslin and family on her wedding day, 1941.
Riford Joslin outside of his store, R.S. Joslin Flower & Feed, 1941.
Riford Joslin outside of his store, R.S. Joslin Flower & Feed, 1941.
Elizabeth Joslin wearing Lena Joslin's wedding dress, 1982.
Elizabeth Joslin wearing Lena Joslin's wedding dress, 1982.
Lena Joslin and her family dog, Roxy, 1936.
Lena Joslin and her family dog, Roxy, 1936.
Riford Joslin and Roxy, 1936.
Riford Joslin and Roxy, 1936.
Steven and Lena Joslin, 1936.
Steven and Lena Joslin, 1936.
Joslin Family Home on Bridge St. in Waitsfield, VT.
Joslin Family Home on Bridge St. in Waitsfield, VT.
Riford owned his own truck and contracted with the Civilian Conservation Corps. to help working on Dams in Vermont, 1935.
Riford owned his own truck and contracted with the Civilian Conservation Corps. to help working on Dams in Vermont, 1935.
Lena Baird Joslin, mother of Riford, Fletcher & Elizabeth.
Lena Baird Joslin, mother of Riford, Fletcher & Elizabeth.
Flood damage near Bridge St., 1938.
Flood damage near Bridge St., 1938.
Flood damage near Bridge St., 1938.
Flood damage near Bridge St., 1938.
Flood damage near Bridge St., 1938.
Flood damage near Bridge St., 1938.
Riford, Steven and a hired-hand outside of R.S. Joslin Flower & Feed, 1930s.
Riford, Steven and a hired-hand outside of R.S. Joslin Flower & Feed, 1930s.
Riford Joslin driving his homemade care just past the house leaving Waitsfield just past Mirimar Ski Club, 1930.
Riford Joslin driving his homemade care just past the house leaving Waitsfield just past Mirimar Ski Club, 1930.
Riford Joslin at the Vaugn Hoffman Airplane School in Saint Louis, MO, 1930.
Riford Joslin at the Vaugn Hoffman Airplane School in Saint Louis, MO, 1930.
Elizabeth Joslin. Elizabeth died at 18 years old after suffering a fall while ice skating that caused a brain injury. Her father commit suicide two years later.
Elizabeth Joslin. Elizabeth died at 18 years old after suffering a fall while ice skating that caused a brain injury. Her father commit suicide two years later.
Fletcher, Riford and Elizabeth Joslin as children.
Fletcher, Riford and Elizabeth Joslin as children.
Hugh Baird, father of Lena Joslin.
Hugh Baird, father of Lena Joslin.
Portrait of Steven Perry Joslin, 1881. Steven lived at Barnard Farm on the Common Rd.
Portrait of Steven Perry Joslin, 1881. Steven lived at Barnard Farm on the Common Rd.
Riford Steven Joslin, 1912.
Riford Steven Joslin, 1912.
Riford Steven Joslin, 1912.
Riford Steven Joslin, 1912.
Riford Steven Joslin at 10 months old. Future owner of R.S. Joslin Farm & Feed, now known as Mirimar Ski Club.
Riford Steven Joslin at 10 months old. Future owner of R.S. Joslin Farm & Feed, now known as Mirimar Ski Club.
A group of boy scouts on their way to camp on the Appalachian Gap.
A group of boy scouts on their way to camp on the Appalachian Gap.
Waitsfield kids parade headed north on Main St., 1950.
Waitsfield kids parade headed north on Main St., 1950.
Steve Joslin and Roger Stafford at the Waitsfield Kid's Parade, 1950.
Steve Joslin and Roger Stafford at the Waitsfield Kid's Parade, 1950.
Steve Joslin and Patsy Moriarty in a snow cave on Bridge St. in Waitsfield, 1950.
Steve Joslin and Patsy Moriarty in a snow cave on Bridge St. in Waitsfield, 1950.
Steve pulling Patsy in an old cart on Bridge St., 1950.
Steve pulling Patsy in an old cart on Bridge St., 1950.
Steve and Riford sugaring, 1951.
Steve and Riford sugaring, 1951.
Ted, Peter and Steve Joslin on a trail ride, 1950-1955.
Ted, Peter and Steve Joslin on a trail ride, 1950-1955.
Riford Joslin and Steve sugaring in Waitsfield, 1950.
Riford Joslin and Steve sugaring in Waitsfield, 1950.
Steve Joslin's horse doing circus tricks. Steve would occasionally perform at events.
Steve Joslin's horse doing circus tricks. Steve would occasionally perform at events.
Steve Joslin's horse doing circus tricks. Steve would occasionally perform at events.
Steve Joslin's horse doing circus tricks. Steve would occasionally perform at events.
Steve Joslin's horse, 1955.
Steve Joslin's horse, 1955.
Steve Joslin and his pony, 1955.
Steve Joslin and his pony, 1955.
Community trail ride in Waitsfield, 1955. (from left to right) Howdy Munn, Steve Joslin, Gertrude Baird, Anne Day, Gerri Ghallager.
Community trail ride in Waitsfield, 1955. (from left to right) Howdy Munn, Steve Joslin, Gertrude Baird, Anne Day, Gerri Ghallager.
Riford Joslin's gift shop in Irasville, 1961.
Riford Joslin's gift shop in Irasville, 1961.
Exterior of Riford's gift shop, near the present day Addison West.
Exterior of Riford's gift shop, near the present day Addison West.
Local doctor Step Quimbly grilling in Irasville, 1961
Local doctor Step Quimbly grilling in Irasville, 1961
This is the second house to the south from Mad River Valley Ambulance Service on Main St. in Waitsfield.
This is the second house to the south from Mad River Valley Ambulance Service on Main St. in Waitsfield.
Raymond and Earl Baird at Up East school in Waitsfield, 1904.
Raymond and Earl Baird at Up East school in Waitsfield, 1904.
Raymond and Earl Baird’s graduation, 1908.
Raymond and Earl Baird’s graduation, 1908.
A photo of a 1913 Ford and unknown occupants. This was taken on Farr Lane, which is up from the village square. You can see the Joslin Memorial Library on the back left of the photo.
A photo of a 1913 Ford and unknown occupants. This was taken on Farr Lane, which is up from the village square. You can see the Joslin Memorial Library on the back left of the photo.
This photo is of Pearly Bonnette, founder of Bonnette’s Garage. It was taken around 1940, and the present day MRVAS sits at this location.
This photo is of Pearly Bonnette, founder of Bonnette’s Garage. It was taken around 1940, and the present day MRVAS sits at this location.
Robert Bisbee was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a pilot of multi-engine planes. Taken in 1944.
Robert Bisbee was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a pilot of multi-engine planes. Taken in 1944.
Alden Bettis posing with the milk truck he co-owned with Earnest Chase.
Alden Bettis posing with the milk truck he co-owned with Earnest Chase.
Baird boys behind the UCC church in Waitsfield.
Baird boys behind the UCC church in Waitsfield.
A photo taken from the Baird Farm, looking towards the Skinner Barn and Scrag Mountain.
A photo taken from the Baird Farm, looking towards the Skinner Barn and Scrag Mountain.
A photo taken from the Baird Farm, looking towards the Skinner Barn and Von Trapps.
A photo taken from the Baird Farm, looking towards the Skinner Barn and Von Trapps.
A band in Waitsfield.
A band in Waitsfield.
Bridge St_SE_towards_Pine_Hill
Bridge St looking southeast towards Pine Hill.
Bridge St looking southeast towards Pine Hill.
Bridge St looking west.
Bridge St looking west.
Formerly Carl Long’s store. 4857 Main St, Waitsfield.
Formerly Carl Long’s store. 4857 Main St, Waitsfield.
Carol Rd in Waitsfield, before commercial businesses in that area.
Carol Rd in Waitsfield, before commercial businesses in that area.
Formerly the Clarence Tucker House, now owned by Wren Flemer Compere.
Formerly the Clarence Tucker House, now owned by Wren Flemer Compere.
Doctor Carlos Shaw making his rounds in Waitsfield. Taken in front of the Waitsfield House, which was home to many businesses at that time.
Doctor Carlos Shaw making his rounds in Waitsfield. Taken in front of the Waitsfield House, which was home to many businesses at that time.
A photo of the Eurich family.
A photo of the Eurich family.
Taken just south of the old high school (4157 Main St). This was the home of John and Helen Fielder.
Taken just south of the old high school (4157 Main St). This was the home of John and Helen Fielder.
Processing firewood on Bridge St.
Processing firewood on Bridge St.
A photo of the Folsom House.
A photo of the Folsom House.
A photo of the Folsom House.
A photo of the Folsom House.
Folsom and Straw Homestead near a road washout along Rt. 100. The homestead is located across from Bundy Rd.
Folsom and Straw Homestead near a road washout along Rt. 100. The homestead is located across from Bundy Rd.
Photo of the General Wait House prior to renovating.
Photo of the General Wait House prior to renovating.
A photo of the Great Eddy on the Mad River.
A photo of the Great Eddy on the Mad River.
Harry Bettis. A barber in Waitsfield.
Harry Bettis. A barber in Waitsfield.
Lumber mill in the Smith meadow off Bridge Street, Waitsfield. The south end of the Waitsfield Village can be seen in the background.
Lumber mill in the Smith meadow off Bridge Street, Waitsfield. The south end of the Waitsfield Village can be seen in the background.
UCC Church Interior.
UCC Church Interior.
Irasville looking down from Pine Hill.
Irasville looking down from Pine Hill.
Irasville looking north towards Waitsfield Village. You can see the Waitsfield Inn on the right-hand side of this photo.
Irasville looking north towards Waitsfield Village. You can see the Waitsfield Inn on the right-hand side of this photo.
Irasville looking north into Waitsfield Village.
Irasville looking north into Waitsfield Village.
A view from Ferris Hill of Irasville and Waitsfield Village. Looking North.
A view from Ferris Hill of Irasville and Waitsfield Village. Looking North.
John L Baird driving a team of Morgan draft horses.
John L Baird driving a team of Morgan draft horses.
Joslin Memorial Library while under construction.
Joslin Memorial Library while under construction.
John J. “J” Kelly operated Kelly teamster Co. out of a building located at 4740 Main St. in Waitsfield.
John J. “J” Kelly operated Kelly teamster Co. out of a building located at 4740 Main St. in Waitsfield.
Lareau from Pine Hill.
Lareau from Pine Hill.
Main St. in Waitsfield looking south.
Main St. in Waitsfield looking south.
A school photo of the Number 3 School. Taken on the Common Rd with the Skinner Barn in the background.
A school photo of the Number 3 School. Taken on the Common Rd with the Skinner Barn in the background.
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View of Waitsfield’s second UCC church taken from Pine Hill.
View of Waitsfield’s second UCC church taken from Pine Hill.
Waitsfield_Village_Looking_North_2
Waitsfield_Village_Looking_North
Waitsfield Village looking north.
Waitsfield Village looking north.
Ziba McAllister, Town Clerk.
Ziba McAllister, Town Clerk.
Baird Family in 1910. Front Row: Mark Baird. Second row (left to right): Belle McClarren Richardson Baird, John McClarren, James Hugh Baird, John L. Baird. Third row (left to right): Clyde, Raymond, Paul and Earl Baird.
Baird Family in 1910. Front Row: Mark Baird. Second row (left to right): Belle McClarren Richardson Baird, John McClarren, James Hugh Baird, John L. Baird. Third row (left to right): Clyde, Raymond, Paul and Earl Baird.
Earl and Etta Baird’s daughters in front of the Baird Farmhouse. From left to right: Olive Baird Gile, Florence Baird Eurich, Barbara Baird Eldredge. The two boys are Russell and Darwin Baird.
Earl and Etta Baird’s daughters in front of the Baird Farmhouse. From left to right: Olive Baird Gile, Florence Baird Eurich, Barbara Baird Eldredge. The two boys are Russell and Darwin Baird.
Portrait of Albert Bowen.
Portrait of Albert Bowen.
Anne Jane Moriarty Bowen holding Olive Baird Gile as a child.
Anne Jane Moriarty Bowen holding Olive Baird Gile as a child.
John L. Baird driving a horse and sleigh.
John L. Baird driving a horse and sleigh.
Clesson Eurich at Mad River Glenn smoking a pipe.
Clesson Eurich at Mad River Glenn smoking a pipe.
Josiah, Herb, and John Smith at 108 Bridge St.
Josiah, Herb, and John Smith at 108 Bridge St.
Alton Farr on his 1910 Thiem with Clayton Demerritt.
Alton Farr on his 1910 Thiem with Clayton Demerritt.
View of the Masonic Hall in Waitsfield, looking northwest. You can see the Downer Inn in the back left of this photo.
View of the Masonic Hall in Waitsfield, looking northwest. You can see the Downer Inn in the back left of this photo.
Alton Farr, born in Moretown, VT in 1881. He studied electrical engineering and eventually took over the operations of Waitsfield-Fayston Telco.
Alton Farr, born in Moretown, VT in 1881. He studied electrical engineering and eventually took over the operations of Waitsfield-Fayston Telco.
Prior location of Bisbee’s Hardware on Bridge St. in Waitsfield. Date unknown.
Prior location of Bisbee’s Hardware on Bridge St. in Waitsfield. Date unknown.
The Downers owned and operated the Downer Inn, which appears in this photo on the right. It stood behind the Masonic Hall in the Village Square.
The Downers owned and operated the Downer Inn, which appears in this photo on the right. It stood behind the Masonic Hall in the Village Square.
Eleanor Farr Haskin and her father Alton paddling together.
Eleanor Farr Haskin and her father Alton paddling together.
Elwin & Myrtle Richardson.
Elwin & Myrtle Richardson.
Eunice Buzzel Farr working outside. She took over running Waitsfield-Fayston Telco after the death of her husband, Alton Farr, in 1940.
Eunice Buzzel Farr working outside. She took over running Waitsfield-Fayston Telco after the death of her husband, Alton Farr, in 1940.
Oscar Eaton was a tinsmith and had a business located in the same building as Bisbee’s Hardware on Bridge St. He ran his business in that building until 1894, at which point he sold the tinsmith business to Norton & Boyce.
Oscar Eaton was a tinsmith and had a business located in the same building as Bisbee’s Hardware on Bridge St. He ran his business in that building until 1894, at which point he sold the tinsmith business to Norton & Boyce.

Mad River Valley Planning District
Towns of Fayston, Waitsfield & Warren

Location Address:
4061 Main Street | Waitsfield, VT  05673

Mailing Address:
PO Box 471 | Waitsfield, VT  05673