Historic Tubbs Mill

Historically, mills in New England were built along rivers that provided power to run machinery. The Tubbs Mill is not an exception. Originally built in 1806 as a leather shop, it burned to the ground in 1881. The property was bought for the waterpower in November of 1881 and a new mill was constructed. In 1890 it was sold and the manufacturing of butter tubs began. Again in 1921 the building was destroyed by fire. The town father’s bought the property and formed the company known as “Stoweware Inc.” and began the manufacturing of high-end wooden bowls. Stowe became known for it’s “Stoweware” bowls and continued manufacturing them well into the 1970’s. After that, the “Mansfield Canoe” was manufactured in the mill and later the “Tubbs” snowshoe.

As a REALTOR in Vermont, I hear more and more about Green building. I recently came across an article on RISMedia addressing the issue: “Real Estate Industry Leaders, USGBC Discuss Next-Generation ‘Green Buildings’”

The sum up the issue well in this statement: “Green building has moved from a frill, to a necessity,…”

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