F. H. Gillingham & Sons
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Comment: Well, here's an odd one. Greenman declined an earlier version of this draft, for two reasons: (i) lack of "significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject", and (ii) lack of "the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article" (with a warning "to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject"). I'd expect that the author would add good sources and remove the promotional tone before resubmitting. But no: the author instead cited no additional sources but added to the promotional tone. I've removed some of the waffle; please don't readd it. Please do not submit this draft until it comes with more and better references. -- Hoary (talk) 02:10, 13 July 2021 (UTC)
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| Formerly | Gillingham’s General Store |
|---|---|
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1886 in Woodstock, Vermont |
| Founder | Frank Henry Gillingham |
| Headquarters | 16 Elm Street, Woodstock, Vermont , United States |
| Website | www |
F. H. Gillingham & Sons is a historic general store in Woodstock, Vermont. Specializing in retail and mail order, the company was established in 1886 and is operated by the Billings family.[1][2]
History
Founded in 1886, F. H. Gillingham & Sons remains in its original building at 16 Elm Street in Woodstock.[2] It is the oldest, same-family operated general store in Vermont.[3] It supports local farms, and has partnered with local cheesemakers and others to help promote and distribute Vermont products.[4] [5]
In addition, it has been a popular tourist destination for many decades.[6] It still abides by the guarantee of Frank Henry Gillingham, its founder, “Your money’s worth or your money back.” [7]
The Billings branch of the family bought the business during the 1970's; prior to that, the line of succession was from F. H. to his two sons to a grandson-in-law.[7]
Architecture
The three-story brick Federal-style building was constructed in 1810 by Sylvester Edson and Titus Hutchinson. The first floor was used for a mercantile operated by Edson and Hutchinson's law office. The Vermont State Bank occupied the second story. It passed through a succession of owners over several decades and held various stores, including a livery.[7]
Frank Henry Gillingham, who worked as clerk in a general store in the building, purchased the store with a partner in 1884. By 1886, he bought out his partner and renamed the operation F. H. Gillingham’s General Store. He expanded the store to use the entire building by c. 1900. Today, the store maintains an appearance of an old-fashioned general store, with creaky wood floors and 8,000 square feet of rooms. [7]
The building is within the boundaries of the Woodstock Village Historic District, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 22, 1973.[8][9]
See also
- Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Windsor County, Vermont
- Woodstock Railway
References
- ^ Calta, Marialisa (1986-08-13). "Old and New Thrive at Vermont Store". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ a b Reinstein, Ted (2017-10-13). New England's General Stores: Exploring an American Classic. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 50. ISBN 978-1-4930-2880-1.
- ^ Vermont Magazine. Vol. Volume 13. North Country Pub. 2001. p. 61.
{{cite book}}:|volume=has extra text (help) - ^ Tarkington, Melissa (January 1, 2021). "A Valley's "Success Story"". The Rutland Herald – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Kelly, David A. (2007-06-22). "Trails, Trains and a Syrup House in Woodstock, Vt". The New York Times.
- ^ Downs, Virginia C. (27 September 1981). "Caviar, manure at this unique general store". Newspapers.com. The Boston Globe. p. 47. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d Eiseman, Alberta (1987-06-07). "Shoppers's World; Vermont Tradition, From Soup to Nuts". The New York Times.
- ^ "NPGallery Asset Detail, Woodstock Village Historic District". NPGallery Digital Asset Management System, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Form 10-300 - Woodstock Village Historic District, #73000274". United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. January 22, 1973. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
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External links
Category:Companies based in Vermont Category:Retail companies of the United States Category:American companies established in 1886 Category:Mail-order retailers Category:Privately held companies of the United States Category:Historic district contributing properties in Vermont Category:National Register of Historic Places in Windsor County, Vermont Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1810
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