Vermont Marble Company
Proctor, VT near Rutland - a real treat to visit a marble quarry and talk with a marble sculptor. Learn a little about Vermont.
The Vermont Marble Museum: A Vision for the Future
The Vermont Marble Museum: A Vision for the Future
Obama Fundraiser at the Vermont Marble Museum
Highlights of a Gala Celebration and Fundraiser held on August 28, 2008 for the Presidential Nomination of Barack Obama. The event was held at the Vermont Marble Museum in Proctor, Vermont and featured live music as well as TV monitors placed throughout the venue for viewing of the nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
For more information on the Museum, please visit their website: vermont-marble.com
Vermont Rail System: Passenger Extra at Rutland and Proctor, VT
May 24, 2014
On what was supposed to be a cold rainy May Saturday May 24, 2014, Vermont Railway ran several train rides between Rutland and Proctor, VT for Vermont Marble Museum's yearly Grand Opening in Proctor. I caught a good, yet cheesy shot of the train leaving Rutland for Proctor on the 12PM ride lead by GMRC GP40 304. I managed to take the time and quickly chase, and get some more shots of the 3PM return to Rutland ride lead by VTR GP38-3 207. (Former VTR 3808, Nee NCVA 3808) With two total, a unit was placed on each side, 304 on the Northbound side and the 207 on the southbound. After the conductors pulled into the station and called it a day, we called it a day as well. This video was taken with my old cheesy tripod, so I apologize for the shake.
0:21 The noon train leaves the station in Rutland as the train heads to Proctor with many passengers enjoying the Saturday.
2:06 The afternoon train starts to leave the marble museum as it ducks under the bridge in Proctor, heading back to Rutland.
3:20 The train echoes through Center Rutland as it crosses VT Route 3 in Proctor. Somebody stopped past the line and blocked part of the camera view of the train. The shakiness in this clip, believe it or not, is from the train.
4:39 Rain starts to fall from the sky as the train crosses West Street (BR: US-4) in Rutland as it returns to the station. The train will empty out what's left of the passengers and head back to the yard.
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The 2019 Rutland Santa Train on the Vermont Rail System
On December 7, 2019, we spent an entire day chasing the Santa Train, a train sponsored by the Rutland area's Catamount Radio and chartered by the Vermont Rail System. The train ran between the Amtrak Station in Rutland, and the Marble Museum in Proctor, and ran a total of 5 runs throughout the day. We chased all of them, catching them rolling past different locations during each run. We caught at least 2 clips from each run, and at least 1 clip in each direction. We started in the morning, and went after them until after dark.
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GMTX 2205 (GP38-2)
VTR (WACR) 202 (GP38-2)
3 Green Mountain Silver coach cars / generator
3 Green Mountain Green coach gars
(0:00) 10:00am Northbound run
West Street - Rutland, VT
(1:30) 10:00am Northbound run
Route 3 - Center Rutland/Proctor, VT
(2:15) 10:00am Northbound run
arriving in Proctor, VT
(3:27) 10:00am Return run
south of Proctor, VT
(4:35) 10:00am Return run
Amtrak station - Rutland, VT
(6:10) 12pm Northbound run
Center Rutland, VT
(7:08) 12pm Northbound run
arriving in Proctor, VT
(7:50) 12pm Return run
Proctor/Center Rutland, VT
(8:23) 12pm Return run
Rutland, VT
(9:50) 1:30pm Northbound run
Center Rutland, VT
(10:45) 1:30pm Return run
departing Proctor, VT
(12:20) 1:30pm Return run
Route 3 - Center Rutland, VT
(13:10) 3pm Northbound run
Proctor, VT
(14:00) 3pm Return run
Center Rutland, VT
(14:50) 4:30pm Northbound run
West Street - Rutland, VT
The darkness finally starts to settle in; the clips from here on out are mostly just for audio.
(15:47) 4:30pm Northbound run
arriving at Proctor, VT
(17:27) 4:30pm Return run
departing Proctor, VT
(18:00) 4:30pm Return run
VTR/CLP mainline switch - Center Rutland, VT
(19:10) Train unloading at the Rutland station
I also included some pictures at the end of the video that my friend Elliot (Railfanning 101 Vermont) took.
Thanks For Watching and Happy Holidays!!
(C) 2019 GMRP
Vermont Marble Trail
Take a tour though Vermont's amazing history of marble, slate and granite quarries and see sculptures, artwork, architecture, memorials and more. Discover where Vermont marble is used all over the world to highlight significant places and people.
History of Rutland, Vermont / History of towns in United States
Country: United States
State: Vermont
County: Rutland
City: Rutland
Population: 16,495 (2010)
Density: 2,147.8/sq mi (829.3/km2)
It began on Otter Creek in the early 19th century as a small hamlet called Mill Village in Rutland, the surrounding town named by Governor Benning Wentworth in 1761 after John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland. In the early 19th century, small high-quality marble deposits were discovered in Rutland, and in the 1830s a large deposit of nearly solid marble was found in what is now West Rutland. By the 1840s, small firms had begun excavations, but marble quarries proved profitable only after the railroad arrived in 1851. At the same time, the famous quarries of Carrara in Tuscany, Italy, grew largely unworkable because of their extreme depth, allowing Rutland to become one of the world's leading marble producers.
This fueled enough growth and investment that in 1886 the center of town incorporated as Rutland village. Most of the town was split off as West Rutland and Proctor, which contained the bulk of the marble quarries. Rutland City was incorporated as Vermont's third city on November 18, 1892. The new city's first mayor was John A. Mead, who served only one term in 1893.
In 1894, the nation's first polio outbreak was identified in the Rutland area. 132 people from the Rutland area were affected. Seven died. 110 others suffered some paralysis for life. 55 were from the city itself.
In 1903, a Rutland City ordinance restricting the carrying of firearms led to the Vermont Supreme Court's decision in State v. Rosenthal, thereby establishing protection for the carrying of firearms without permit or license, what has become known as Vermont Carry. Nonetheless, Rutland had a similar ordinance in place as late as 1998, at which point it was challenged and eventually removed.
The closing of the marble quarries in the area in the 1980s and 1990s led to a loss of jobs in the area.
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The NRHS 2015 Convention: Chasing Special Excursion Trains around Rutland, Vermont
Part 1: Over the past week, the National Railway Historic Society's 2015 was based in Rutland, which gave us a hometown advantage to catch several events that took place at the convention. These events were based on different special passenger trains run by both the NRHS, and the Vermont Rail System over freight only lines around Vermont. The special trains that are featured In this video are the Rutland & Burlington special, the Rutland & Florence special, the Rutland & Hoosick Junction special. The consist is mixed between VTR GP40-2LW 311 and VTR GP30 301, Green Mountain Coaches, a MacIntyre business car (owned by VRS), a Pullman business car, and a Dome car owned by the Saratoga and North Creek railway. Sit back, and enjoy some different shots of these special, not normally run excursions.
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-The Northbound Burlington bound special echoes through Center Rutland, VT with VTR 311 in the lead.
-We then catch up to the train in Proctor with several railfans also trying to get some shows of this special.
-The southbound train from Burlington with VTR 301 arrives in Proctor and drops off passengers to do a photo / video run-by, sounding the horn at the pedestrian crossing to the Vermont Marble Museum, which trains normally do not do.
-We then catch up to the train at Center Rutland as the 301's old cast K5LA (VTR 303's former horn I believe) echoes through the Marble Valley.
-The train then enters the Amtrak station in Rutland as it crosses Route 4B. I apologize for the early ending in this video, as my camcorder died at the last minute.
-The next morning, The OMYA special departs Rutland with VTR 311 in the lead with 3 antique Green Mountain Railroad cars, and VTR 301 on the other side.
-The train once again echoes through one of my personal favorite train crossings in Center Rutland. It would not surprise me if these antique crossing signals lived to be under control of the Rutland Railway.
-The train passes through the historic town of Proctor.
-We arrive just in time to catch the train switch back and head up to the OMYA plant with VTR 301 in the lead, and drop off Group # 1 to be bussed back to Rutland, and waits for Group # 2's passengers to hop on.
-The train then switches once again down the grade to the mainline. However, there was one thing that I did not realize about the crossings in Florence........E-bells. We take off before the train departs Florence so that we can catch the train go through Proctor. The train rolls through Center Rutland and Rutland proper before reaching the Amtrak station.
-The next morning, we catch the southbound Rutland - Hoosick Junction special as it makes it's way across Alfrecha Road in North Clarendon. We then chase it to a crossing south of the first location with VTR 301 and the special train cars.
-That evening, we then head back down to catch the northbound return to Rutland, catching it at several locations in Wallingford and Clarendon before returning to Rutland.
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This drive in the southwestern corner of Vermont is not a loop; you will need to double back to return to the start or step off the route where ever you choose. This drive also dips into northwestern Massachusetts to visit the delightful town of Williamstown. The Vermont towns of Manchester and Bennington are cherished for their classic New England beauty structures, and for their fine museums, dining and shopping. Take all or a part of the drive, which includes a very outdoorsy side trip to the pristine Somerset Reservoir. This drive has lots of digressions for dining and wining.
This loop drives starts and ends at the bustling, hippie-period-redux town of Brattleboro, with lots of good dining, fun shops, and a circus school, and travels on and around Route 9, also called the Molly Stark Byway. The drive passes through the Mount Snow ski area, which offers scenic chair life rides on the Bluebird Express daily during foliage season. You will pass through delightful towns like Newfane and Whitingham, and the views all along the way are guaranteed to be spectacular if the weather cooperates.
Lakes Bomoseen and St. Catherine Loop -- 55 miles
This drive is actually two intersecting loops, forming a figure eight, so you can shorten or lengthen the entire drive as you see fit. The loops travel around Lake Bomoseen, Birdseye Mountain, and Lake St. Catherine. A neat side trip takes you to Proctor, where you can learn about and marvel at the state’s historic marble quarrying industry. Also, tour a real castle!
Upper Connecticut River Valley Loop -- 115 miles
This loop is a large north-south oval in east-central Vermont, starting and ending in the beautiful town of Woodstock and passing through the Killington ski area. A small side trip takes you to the dramatic Quechee Gorge, also known as Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon, with fun souvenir shopping right nearby. You can shorten the drive easily by doing only pieces of the loop.
Stowe and Northern Mountains Loop -- 60 miles
This drive starts and ends at Stowe and its world-famous ski mountain, where, in the fall, you can take a gondola sky ride and see the fall foliage from above as you warm up the seat for wintertime skiers coming up next. Also near Stowe are two waterfalls, where adventurous people may hike or take photos or have a picnic. The drive also passes one of the state's parks, with a beautiful mountain lake. Prepare for classic images of Vermont’s Green Mountains. Also, a quick, 6-mile side-trip down Route 100, directly south of Stowe like a tail on this drive loop, is Waterbury Center, a sweet place, partly because of the presence of Cold Hollow Cider Mill.
Kids Kayaking at the end of West Proctor Road, Proctor, VT
West Proctor Road, Proctor, VT, the next day after Hurricane Irene Video 2
West Proctor Road, Proctor, VT, the next day after Hurricane Irene
Abandoned: Vermont Marble Factory: Air Raid Siren
Created 9/28/2012. That type of Air Raid Siren is called a 3T22 it's made by Federal Signal in the year 1952-1990 (more information:
Air Raid Siren (3T22 in High-Low) sound: (NOTE: This not my link!)
Chasing Trains on the Vermont Rail System (Early Spring 2016)
Note: The weird audio pops will be fixed as soon as possible.
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(0:00) Intro
(1:15) Skip Intro
(1:20) BDRD (03/10/16) -- Proctor, VT aside US Route 3 highballing on new continuously welded rail
(3:00) Rutland, VT -- Now crossing (west) West Street crossing with a very horn happy engineer.
Consist: VTR GP38-3 207, LLPX GP38-2 2334, VTR GP38-3 206 and 45 cars
(6:20) Amtrak 292 (03/12/16) -- West Rutland, VT. Amtrak's Ethan Allen Express Saturday train runs through West Rutland.
Consist: AMTK P32AC-DM 704
(8:30) FLSW (03/26/16) -- Rutland, VT. On a cold Saturday morning, the Florence Switcher, or the OMYA Express departs Rutland.
Consist: GMTX MP15AC 326 and GMTX MP15AC 318
(10:40) BDRD (04/02/16) -- Center Rutland, VT. Burlington - Rutland train passes by the Center Rutland depot.
(12:55) We catch the train swap a car down the B&R tracks. .
Consist: GMTX GP38-2 2215 and GMTX GP38-2 2208
(14:40) BDRD (04/09/16) -- Proctor, VT. This train rides fast through Proctor.
(16:20) The train splits the signals and echoes off the mountains on VT Route 3 in Center Rutland. .
(17:35) The train now crosses West Street in Rutland.
Consist: CLP GP38-2 204 and GMTX GP38-2 2205
(19:35) Amtrak 291 (04/19/16) -- West Rutland, VT We catch a night Amtrak train headed a different direction through West Rutland.
Consist: AMTK P32AC-DM 706? Note: it may not be the 706 but it was dark and I didn't know
(21:55) BDRD (04/21/16) -- Center Rutland, VT. The CLP 203 with a loud K3LA blares through the Route 3 crossing.
(23:30) The train now crosses the infamous West Street crossing at the Indoor farmer's market with the horn happy engineer!
Consist: CLP GP38 203 and GMTX GP38-2 2215
(25:40) GMRC 263 (04/22/16) -- Rutland, VT. A lengthy Green Mountain 263 leaves Rutland crossing US Route 7.
(29:00) The train puts it on almost full throttle as it begins it's journey up the mountain at East Clarendon.
Consist: GMTX GP38-2 2684, LLPX GP38-2 2334 and GMTX GP38-2 2208.
(32:10) FLSW (04/22/16) --Proctor, VT. The FLSW passes by the Vermont Marble Museum, enters Florence (34:30), and switches back (35:50) with a very humorous conductor! Then makes it's way up the hill to the OMYA plant after switching locomotives (35:55)
Consist: GMTX MP15AC 318 and GMTX MP15AC 316
(38:45) CLP 264 (05/06/16) -- West Rutland, VT. Clarendon and Pittsford Friday night train picks up speed to about 35-45 MPH as it crosses Business Route 4.
(40:35) We catch up to the train west of Castleton at the sketchy VT Route 4A crossing. The train has oddly slowed down.
(42:50) West of Fair Haven, the train crosses VT Route 4A again, quickly picking up speed again.
Consist: GMTX SD60 9000, LLPX GP38-2 2334, and GMTX GP38-2 2215 (It says GMTX 2208 in the roster info, I apologize)
(45:35) SD70 ACTION!! GMRC 264 (05/09/16) -- East Clarendon, VT. Two SD70s bracket a VTR GP38 on a small Green Mountain 264.
(47:50) The train makes it's way past an infamous crossing in Rutland as it enters the RD yard line.
Consist: VTR SD70M-2 431, VTR GP38 201 and VTR SD70M-2 432
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Vermont Quarries Marble Mine, Danby Vt
Vermont Marbles Imperial Marble Mine at Danby Vermont.
Fummins Family checks out the drawbridge between North Hero and South Hero Island in Vermont
We have been staying on North Hero Island on Lake Champlain in Vermont. We have crossed this bridge a bunch of times, and decided to go check it out. The boys worked on some questions for the operator, and we lucked out, and it was going up when we were there. The boys had a list of questions to ask the operator and he was very welcoming. This one is a bascule bridge, that raises and lowers using electricity and counter weights.
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August 29,2011 Otter Creek Proctor, Vermont
All of the flood water must go over this dam after passing under the Marble Bridge in Proctor. The water fills into Otter Creek which runs North.
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Welcome to the Premiere of HAUNTED VERMONT PODCAST, on this debut Episode we learn the History behind the 19th Century Castle. Which is the ONLY REAL one ever built in the heart of the Green Mountains. A place that is still available for weddings, but within these walls. Could one of the Wilson family members still be lingering around?
In this Episode I talked with the owner of the castle, Denise and volunteers Andy and Sheila.
Also appearing is Steve from South Glens Falls Paranormal Society, and John Dean known for his Terrorealm haunted attractions.
ABOUT THE CASTLE: The Castle has been the home of five generations of the Wilson family. It’s design is a blend of European styles. Part of the estate is presently in the Wilson Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization, to preserve its longevity.
The facade of the Castle is set with English brick and marble, and is dominated by nineteen open proscenium arches and shadowed by a towering turret, parapet, and balcony.
The residence of the 115 acre estate has three floors spaciously divided into 32 rooms. The interior features are highlighted with 84 stained-glass windows and 13 fireplaces finished with imported tiles and bronze. The Castle’s furnishings include Far Eastern and European antiques and museum pieces, complemented by statuary, Chinese scrolls, and Oriental rugs. The various rooms with their distinctive features provide an elegant and richly gracious interior – perfect for the wedding of your dreams.
On the grounds are cattle barns, stables, the carriage house, and the glass house and plenty of space in the scenic Vermont countryside.
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00:50 - Wilson Castle Volunteers and Owner. (Andy, Sheila and Denise)
47:54 - South Glens Falls Paranormal Society. (Steve Brodt)
01:49:31 - Haunted Attraction Owner. (John Dean)
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This drive in the southwestern corner of Vermont is not a loop; you will need to double back to return to the start or step off the route where ever you choose. This drive also dips into northwestern Massachusetts to visit the delightful town of Williamstown. The Vermont towns of Manchester and Bennington are cherished for their classic New England beauty structures, and for their fine museums, dining and shopping. Take all or a part of the drive, which includes a very outdoorsy side trip to the pristine Somerset Reservoir. This drive has lots of digressions for dining and wining.
This loop drives starts and ends at the bustling, hippie-period-redux town of Brattleboro, with lots of good dining, fun shops, and a circus school, and travels on and around Route 9, also called the Molly Stark Byway. The drive passes through the Mount Snow ski area, which offers scenic chair life rides on the Bluebird Express daily during foliage season. You will pass through delightful towns like Newfane and Whitingham, and the views all along the way are guaranteed to be spectacular if the weather cooperates.
Lakes Bomoseen and St. Catherine Loop -- 55 miles
This drive is actually two intersecting loops, forming a figure eight, so you can shorten or lengthen the entire drive as you see fit. The loops travel around Lake Bomoseen, Birdseye Mountain, and Lake St. Catherine. A neat side trip takes you to Proctor, where you can learn about and marvel at the state’s historic marble quarrying industry. Also, tour a real castle!
Upper Connecticut River Valley Loop -- 115 miles
This loop is a large north-south oval in east-central Vermont, starting and ending in the beautiful town of Woodstock and passing through the Killington ski area. A small side trip takes you to the dramatic Quechee Gorge, also known as Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon, with fun souvenir shopping right nearby. You can shorten the drive easily by doing only pieces of the loop.
Stowe and Northern Mountains Loop -- 60 miles
This drive starts and ends at Stowe and its world-famous ski mountain, where, in the fall, you can take a gondola sky ride and see the fall foliage from above as you warm up the seat for wintertime skiers coming up next. Also near Stowe are two waterfalls, where adventurous people may hike or take photos or have a picnic. The drive also passes one of the state's parks, with a beautiful mountain lake. Prepare for classic images of Vermont’s Green Mountains. Also, a quick, 6-mile side-trip down Route 100, directly south of Stowe like a tail on this drive loop, is Waterbury Center, a sweet place, partly because of the presence of Cold Hollow Cider Mill.