History of Appletree Point, Burlington's North End

The history is a work in progress. It includes professional research, as well as oral histories, photographs, and recollections of local people whose families have lived in the North End of Burlington for many generations. http://bluebrickpreservation.com/pdf/aphs.pdf

24.8.11

ORAL HISTORIES OF THE RIVER'S END - ANNUAL MEETING SEPT 25, 2011


Friends, we have amazing news!  Rolfe was contacted by the Great Great Great Grand Son of Felix and Martha Powell, Lou Schultze. He lives in Oregon, and he found Rolfe through our website. He has set the record straight about Felix Sr and Jr.  Lou is a "Genealogical Detective."  Maybe he'll write the chapter on Felix Powell for our history, and present it Annual Meeting next year! 

Now, this year!  Christine Auer Hebert will be transforming upstairs at the Heineberg Club into a 50's dance hall. The Annual Meeting will be Sunday 3-3:30. Sing-Along and dancing will be led by Christine on piano from 3:30-4:00, when magically the dance floor will become a story-telling circle -- "Oral Histories of the River's End." led by Charlie Auer and Tim Prim. Everyone is encouraged to tell us what they have heard or remember. Spread the word! Bring people who love to sing, or have a story to tell.

Wondering what to wear? Photo, left. Prize for most authentic. Free creemee coupons for everyone who comes in period costume! 50/50 raffle to benefit the Auer Boathouse piano fund.

We'll have the quiz and updated history for members, with new chapters on the Abenaki settlements from Fred Wiseman, transcribed interviews with Keithie Sprague and Julia Smith Northrup, and an architectural study of the historic Eastman homes (now the only authentic work of master architect Louis Sheldon Newton that remains on the Point).

Come for the meeting, stay for the fun -- or skip the meeting and come straight to the sing-along, swing-along, and stay story-telling.

Refreshments -- someone tell us what they served at dances in the 50s? Rum/Coke? Well, we'll have the coke.


50/50 Raffle to benefit the Auer Boathouse Piano Fund. 


Decorations are originals that Christine had in storage from the dances at the boathouse.



Fourth of July Quiz



Felix Powell's memorial tablet erected by the DAR in June 1923.