Colchester

The book explores Colchester, Vermont, a historic community chartered in 1763, known for its scenic twenty-seven miles of Lake Champlain shoreline. It highlights the town's industrial heritage linked to Winooski Falls and its agrarian beginnings, featuring notable figures like Ethan and Ira Allen and Captain Mallett. Colchester's unique geography is detailed, comprising five distinct areas, including the urban village of Winooski, which separated in 1922. The narrative is enriched with images that illustrate the lake's enduring impact on the town's identity.