History

An old black-and-white photo of a small train station with a building and tracks. There is a sign that reads 'STATION JUNCTION.'

Hardwick Historical Society

47 Depot St. (802) 472-8555

A small museum and collecting repository dedicated to preserving the history of Hardwick and its people. Located in the restored Hardwick Railroad Depot. More info at the HHS website.

A historic red brick building with a pointed roof, arched windows, and a turret, identified as a library, surrounded by greenery and a sidewalk.

Jeudevine Memorial Library

93 North Main Street. Built in 1896 by the widow of Alden Jeudevine, the wealthiest man in town at the time. His friend. L.D. Hathaway donated the initial book collections, and it was first called the Jeudevine and Hathaway Library, now the Jeudevine Memorial Library.

Old blue train depot with a red door, black trim, and a sign that says 'Open' outside, set against a blue sky with some clouds.

Hardwick Depot

47 Depot Street. Built in 1882 as the town train station along the St.Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Railroad--also known as “The Bridge Road” for its covered bridges and scenic route. It had separate waiting rooms for men and women. It’s now the home of the Hardwick Historical Society.

Front view of the historic Hardwick Town House, a white wooden building with a steep roof and a small bell tower on top, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

Hardwick Town House

127 Church Street. Built in 1860 to house the private Hardwick Academy and town offices, it was renovated in 1893 into a first-rate opera house. For more than 50 years, it has been home to the Craftsbury Chamber Players. For events and programming, see Hardwick Town House

A historic gray stone courthouse with a prominent portico supported by large columns, set against a cloudy sky.

Memorial Building

20 Church Street. Built in 1911 to hold municipal offices downstairs and public gathering space upstairs as a memorial to the Civil War veterans of Hardwick. The town jail was in the basement. No jail today, but it is still used for public meetings and town offices. Town of Hardwick.

Yellow Victorian-style house with black shutters, bay windows, and a porch with a ramp and railing, situated on a grassy lawn under a partly cloudy sky.

Jeudevine Mansion

63 North Main Street. Finished in 1873 by Alden Jeudevine who was said to have “spared no expense” in its construction. It now houses area residents and businesses.

A large, yellow, Victorian-style building with a pointed tower, located at the corner of a street. The building has multiple windows, a balcony, and a porch with seating. Cars are parked in front, and a crosswalk is visible.

Hardwick Inn / Centennial Building

4 South Main Street. While the current building was built in 1876, an inn of some sort was located on this spot since long before the Civil War. It is now home to multiple businesses and offices.

A historic building with a tower, green siding, and brown trim, labeled as "The Old Firehouse" and housing TRACe, an arts and community organization. There is a sign detailing gallery, workshops, and office, with a flag flying nearby.

The Old Firehouse

59 Mill Street. Locals know it as the old firehouse but it was also once a church. It is now part of the Rural Arts Collaborative and its Grassroots Arts and Community Effort (GRACE).

A three-story brick house with a steep roof, multiple windows, and a front porch with steps.

Hardwick Gazette Building

42 South Main Street. Built around 1860, it first held a “tin shop” (hardware store) until 1908 when the Hardwick Gazette newspaper moved in and stayed for more than 100 years. It is currently waiting for a new purpose.

Scenic view of a farm with a barn and open fields, surrounded by colorful fall foliage on hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Atkins Field Granite Sheds

100 Granite St. The Woodbury Granite Company created a “little city” of cutting sheds that supplied stone for hundreds of prominent buildings from Maine to Idaho. Atkins Field is now managed by the Center for an Agricultural Economy and home to the Hardwick Farmers Market and other events.