Dr. B. J. Kendall Company facts for kids
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Dr. B. J. Kendall Company
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| Location | 228 N. Main St., Enosburgh, Vermont |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1880 |
| Architectural style | Second Empire |
| NRHP reference No. | 93000721 |
| Added to NRHP | August 2, 1993 |
The Dr. B.J. Kendall Company building is a very old and important factory located at 228 North Main Street in the village of Enosburg Falls, Enosburgh, Vermont. It was built way back in 1880. For many years, this place was famous for making and selling "Kendall's Spavin Cure." This was a special medicine for horses that helped them with a leg problem called spavin.
This company was a big success for the town. Its owners even helped build some of the beautiful buildings you can still see there today. The factory building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. This means it's a special place worth protecting because of its history. As of 2016, the building is empty.
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The Historic Kendall Company Building
The old Dr. B.J. Kendall Company building stands out in Enosburg Falls. You can find it on the east side of North Main Street, where it meets Sampsonville Road. It's a two-story building made of wood. The main part of the building has a special roof called a mansard roof. This kind of roof allows for a full third floor inside. There's also a part that sticks out, which has a flat roof.
The outside of the building is covered with vinyl siding. This was put over the original wooden boards. The building sits on a strong stone foundation. In the middle of the front, there's a slightly taller square tower. It also has a mansard roof. The windows on both the main roof and the tower roof have fancy decorations. They have curved designs and pointed tops. Some old metal decorations are still at the very top of the tower. Inside the building, you can still see some original features. These include an old elevator, strong fireproof rooms for valuables, and even a speaking tube system.
How a Horse Medicine Made History
The factory was built in 1880. Dr. B.J. Kendall grew up in Enosburg Falls. He came back to his hometown in the 1870s. At that time, he ran a drug store. While working there, he created a special liquid medicine. This medicine was for treating "bone spavin." Spavin is a condition that makes horses lame, meaning they can't walk properly.
His medicine became very popular locally. So, Dr. Kendall decided to make more of it. He built this big factory with help from local people who invested money. The business became a huge success! Kendall's Spavin Cure was sold all over the country. It went from the east coast all the way to the Rocky Mountains.
Dr. Kendall and the other owners became very successful. They built beautiful homes in Enosburg Falls. They also helped pay for the building of the Enosburg Opera House. This shows how much the company helped the town grow.
The End of an Era
In the first half of the 1900s, cars became very popular. People started using horses less and less. Because of this, the demand for horse medicine went down. The Dr. B.J. Kendall Company eventually closed its doors in 1957. Even though it's closed, the building remains an important part of Enosburg Falls' history.
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