Toll House (Burke, Vermont) facts for kids
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| Location | 2028 Mountain Rd., Burke, Vermont |
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| Area | 2.2 acres (0.89 ha) |
| Built | 1940 |
| Architect | Baker, W.F.; Civilian Conservation Corps |
| Architectural style | Adirondack Rustic |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000704 |
| Added to NRHP | August 09, 2006 |
The Toll House is a special old building located on Mountain Road in Burke, Vermont. It was built a long time ago, between 1940 and 1941. Young people from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) helped build it. This building was used as a main office for Darling State Park. It also collected money (a "toll") from people using the Burke Mountain Road. The Toll House is a great example of the buildings the CCC created. Because it's so important, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
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What the Toll House Looks Like
The old Toll House sits in a quiet, natural area on the side of Burke Mountain. It is a two-story building. The first floor is made of rough, natural stone. The second floor is built with squared logs, giving it a rustic look.
Building Features
The roof of the Toll House has a pointed shape, called a gabled roof. On each side of the main building, there are two smaller sections. These sections are a bit shorter and set back. They have a similar style to the main house.
Original Uses of the Building
The part of the building closest to the road used to be where people paid tolls. It also had living space for a caretaker. The main part of the building was for visitors and park offices.
History of the Toll House
The land that became Darling State Forest was bought starting in 1904. A man named Elmer Darling, who owned a large farm nearby, bought it. After he passed away in 1931, his family gave the land on Burke Mountain to the state of Vermont.
Building the Mountain Road
Around 1910, Elmer Darling built a road to the top of Burke Mountain. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) helped make this road better. They also built other park facilities, including the Toll House.
Changes Over Time
The Toll House belonged to the state until 1969. Then, it was sold to the people who ran the Burke Mountain Ski Area. They used the building for their offices and for people to live in. In 2000, the ski area had problems, and the Toll House was sold to private owners.
