One of the twin general storesIt's been years since I've visited the small town of Chelsea. Since returning to Vermont, the town has been on my list of places to see and photograph. Finally, this week, I went back.
Located in Orange County, Chelsea is home to only about 1,250 residents. What makes Chelsea so unique and memorable are its two town commons and twin general stores, all of which date back nearly 200 years. A beautiful, white building stands at the head of both commons — the Orange County Courthouse and the United Church of Chelsea.
When I arrived in Chelsea and saw the pairs of buildings and the commons, I thought of how I would describe this timeless place. Three words immediately came to mind: symmetry, balance and unity.
**If You Go: Town of Chelsea
Map
The North Common in Chelsea.
The twin general stores were built in 1818.
The courthouse is located on the South Common.
Happenings around the region.
The church is located on the North Common.
Lovely images!! Looks like a very nice place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little New England town. The white church and town hall are charming. Would love to take a leisurely trip through Vermont.
ReplyDeleteI just love old New England towns like Chelsea that have retained their unique character. So pretty. How I wish I could visit Vermont in the fall.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kerri, Susan and Sharon!
ReplyDeleteHow ELEGANT the church is too......I love the pure white and the beautiful shape of it!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully surrounded by woods and greens!!
GORGEOUS, Erica!!
Take care, ciao ciao elvira
Yes, symmetry, balance, unity are good descriptions for Chelsea - is it possible that the people who laid out and/or designed the town and its commons were saying something like that to its citizens, or what it just luck? Whatever, a good guide for life.
ReplyDeleteHi Elvira -- Thank you! I love the church and courthouse. Such classic New England buildings.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris -- Chelsea really intrigues me. I know, I also wonder what the people who designed the town were envisioning all those years ago. They seemed to have the right idea.