A Piece of History
One of Vermont's historic Hill Farms, the history of Marie Hill Farm is long and storied. We love to learn about her history, and find ourselves learning more of the story all the time. If you have something to share please reach out, using the email us button below.
Here is a brief synopsis of what we know, please hover over images in the gallery to learn more:
In 1810 the farmhouse was originally built, as a federal style colonial home, and was set on a much larger piece of acreage. The farm has seen many agricultural uses, from production farming almost any animal or crop you can think of, to a kiln on the property- where the very bricks the home is built from were created. Around 1900 victorian accents were added to the home. These updates included the beautiful turrets, round porch, slate roof and detailing on the gable ends. Just as the farmhouse is being used today, Marie Hill Farm has shared as a guest house for rent since at least the 1930s.
Lawrence Pfluger of New York City owned Marie Hill Farm as well as a string of butcher shops in NYC. Here you see one of his advertisements boasting Strictly Fresh Eggs, received 20-30 hours after being laid at Marie Hill.
A photo of the farmhouse taken in 1934. In this photo you can see a whole other wing attached to the home. In this time period Marie Hill Farm was a guest house able to accomodate up to 20 guests at a time.
Photo taken and submitted as part of Marie Hill Farm's Historic State Register Nomination form in 1973.
Lawrence Pfluger of New York City owned Marie Hill Farm as well as a string of butcher shops in NYC. Here you see one of his advertisements boasting Strictly Fresh Eggs, received 20-30 hours after being laid at Marie Hill.