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The '''Socialist Labor Party Hall''' at 46 Granite Street, [[Barre, Vermont (city)|Barre, Vermont]] was constructed in 1900. It was Barre's leading place were debates took place among [[anarchism|anarchists]], [[socialism|socialists]], and [[trade union|union leaders]] over the future direction of the labor movement in [[United States]] in the early 20th century.<ref name="nhlsum"/>
The '''Socialist Labor Party Hall''' at 46 Granite Street, [[Barre, Vermont (city)|Barre, Vermont]] was constructed in 1900. It was a location for debates among [[anarchism|anarchists]], [[socialism|socialists]], and [[trade union|union leaders]] over the future direction of the labor movement in the [[United States]] in the early 20th century.<ref name="nhlsum"/>


Located in the former Italian section of Barre, the [[Socialist Labor Party of America|Socialist Labor Party]] Hall is a two story flat-roofed brick structure with a gambrel-roofed single story rear hall. It is associated with Barre's rich ethnic heritage, specifically the vital [[Italian people|Italian]] community that immigrated to Barre at the end of the 19th century.
Located in the former Italian section of Barre, the [[Socialist Labor Party of America|Socialist Labor Party]] Hall is a two-story flat-roofed brick structure with a gambrel-roofed single story rear hall. It is associated with Barre's rich ethnic heritage, specifically the vital [[Italian people|Italian]] community that immigrated to Barre at the end of the 19th century.


The direct association of this property with the labor movement, community, and the immigration of Italians makes it one of Barre's most important buildings.
The direct association of this property with the labor movement, community, and the immigration of Italians makes it one of Barre's most important buildings. It was designated a [[National Historic Landmark]] in 2000 for its association with the socialist, anarchist, and labor movements, and as the only building known to have been built by volunteer members of the Socialist Labor Party.<ref name="nrhpinv2"/>


==Architecture==
==Architecture==
Its design reflects no particular architectural style, but its form does illustrate the building's function as an assembly hall. The exterior is simply ornamented with Barre granite details. The most important of these is a carved medallion depicting an arm bearing a hammer, the symbol of the Socialist Labor Party, and the initials SLP.
Its design reflects no particular architectural style, but its form does illustrate the building's function as an assembly hall. The exterior is simply ornamented with Barre granite details. The most important of these is a carved medallion depicting an arm bearing a hammer, the symbol of the Socialist Labor Party, and the initials SLP.

==History==
==History==
The building was constructed in 1900 by volunteers of the Italian community as a meeting hall for the Socialist Labor Party, a political group dedicated to social and labor reform. The Hall provided the community with a place to meet, organize, and socialize. Dances, boxing and wrestling matches were held here. In 1901, the Co-Operative store was started in the basement to provide necessities for the community.
The building was constructed in 1900 by volunteers of the Italian community as a meeting hall for the Socialist Labor Party, a political group dedicated to social and labor reform. The Hall provided the community with a place to meet, organize, and socialize. Dances, boxing and wrestling matches were held here. In 1901, the Co-Operative store was started in the basement to provide necessities for the community.


When the Hall opened in 1900, more than 90 percent of Barre's workers belonged to one of 15 local unions, many of them probably attended union meetings and political rallies held here. From 1900 to 1936 the building held the offices and meetings of the [[Granite Cutters International Association]], at the time the largest local union of granite workers in the country. Labors leaders such as [[Eugene Debs]] and [[Samuel Gompers]] are known to have visited Barre and, although unconfirmed, likely spoke at the Hall.
When the Hall opened in 1900, more than 90 percent of Barre's workers belonged to one of 15 local unions, many of them probably attended union meetings and political rallies held here. From 1900 to 1936 the building held the offices and meetings of the [[Granite Cutters' International Association]], at the time the largest local union of granite workers in the country. Labors leaders such as [[Eugene Debs]] and [[Samuel Gompers]] are known to have visited Barre and, although unconfirmed, likely spoke at the Hall.


During textile strikes taking place in [[Lawrence, Massachusetts]], the Italian community in Barre sheltered 35 children of those striking workers, all of whom were received at the Hall. During one political gathering in 1903, illustrating the sometimes volatile nature of political groups at this time, an argument broke out between socialists and anarchists, ending in the essentially random but fatal shooting of Elia Corti, a prominent Italian stone carver responsible for the panels on the [[Robert Burns]] Memorial statue in Barre.
During textile strikes taking place in [[Lawrence, Massachusetts]], the Italian community in Barre sheltered 35 children of those striking workers, all of whom were received at the Hall. During one political gathering in 1903, illustrating the sometimes volatile nature of political groups at this time, an argument broke out between socialists and anarchists, ending in the essentially random but fatal shooting of [[Elia Corti]], a prominent Italian stone carver responsible for the panels on the [[Robert Burns]] Memorial statue in Barre.


In 1936, the Hall was sold and converted to a warehouse for The Washington Fruit Company and later the Vermont Pak Tomato company.
In 1936, the Hall was sold and converted to a warehouse for The Washington Fruit Company and later the Vermont Pak Tomato company.


The property was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1998, and was designated a [[National Historic Landmark]] in 2000.<ref name="nhlsum"/><ref name="nrhpinv2">{{Cite document|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Socialist Labor Party Hall|url=http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NHLS/Text/98001267.pdf |format=pdf|date=, 19 |author= |publisher=National Park Service}} and {{PDFlink|[http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NHLS/Photos/98001267.pdf ''Accompanying 7 photos, exterior and interior, from 1995 and undated.'']|1.68&nbsp;MB}}</ref>
The property was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1998, and was designated a [[National Historic Landmark]] in 2000.<ref name="nhlsum"/><ref name="nrhpinv2">{{Cite journal|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Socialist Labor Party Hall|url={{NHLS url|id=98001267}} |format=pdf|date=May 16, 2000 |author= |publisher=National Park Service}} and {{NHLS url|id=98001267|title=''Accompanying 7 photos, exterior and interior, from 1995 and undated.''|photos=y}}&nbsp;{{small|(1.68&nbsp;MB)}}</ref>


In 1995 the Hall was purchased by the Barre Historical Society, with much support, to restore it as a library, community meeting hall, and social club. The Labor Hall was flooded due to rain on July 10–11, 2007. Four feet of water flooded the basement, damaging walls, equipment, and the archived documents stored in the basement.<ref name="nhlsum"/>
In 1995 the Hall was purchased by the Barre Historical Society, with much support, to restore it as a library, community meeting hall, and social club. The Labor Hall was flooded due to rain on July 10–11, 2007. Four feet of water flooded the basement, damaging walls, equipment, and the archived documents stored in the basement.<ref name="nhlsum"/>

The hall has been used for various social and community projects and functions throughout the years. In 2006, the hall was used for the first rehearsals and performances of the musical ''[[Hadestown]]'', which would eventually debut on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] in 2019. ''Hadestown''’s writer, [[Anaïs Mitchell]], was raised nearby.<ref>[https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/entertainment/2021/08/26/hadestown-returns-broadway-vermont-roots-anais-mitchell/5599464001/ ”'Hadestown' returns to Broadway: Here's where you can trace the musical's Vermont roots”]. Hallenbeck, Brent. Burlington Free Press. Published August 21, 2021. Accessed December 15, 2023.</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Socialist Hall]], also listed on the National Register of Historic Places
* [[Socialist Hall]], also listed on the National Register of Historic Places
* [[List of National Historic Landmarks in Vermont]]
* [[List of National Historic Landmarks in Vermont]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Vermont]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Socialist Labor Party Hall}}
* [http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/centralvermont/cv26.htm Socialist Labor Party Hall] National Register Program
* [http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/centralvermont/cv26.htm Socialist Labor Party Hall] National Register Program
* [http://www.robinhazardray.com/CortiMurder.pdf Corti Murder]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110715192351/http://www.robinhazardray.com/CortiMurder.pdf Corti Murder]


{{National Historic Landmarks in Vermont}}
{{National Historic Landmarks in Vermont}}
{{NRHP in Washington County, Vermont}}


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Socialist Labor Party Hall
Socialist Labor Party Hall
Socialist Labor Party Hall is located in Vermont
Socialist Labor Party Hall
Socialist Labor Party Hall is located in the United States
Socialist Labor Party Hall
Location46 Granite Street, Barre City, Vermont
Coordinates44°11′54.31″N 72°30′26.74″W / 44.1984194°N 72.5074278°W / 44.1984194; -72.5074278
Arealess than one acre
Built1900
NRHP reference No.98001267
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 22, 1998[1]
Designated NHLMay 16, 2000[2]

The Socialist Labor Party Hall at 46 Granite Street, Barre, Vermont was constructed in 1900. It was a location for debates among anarchists, socialists, and union leaders over the future direction of the labor movement in the United States in the early 20th century.[2]

Located in the former Italian section of Barre, the Socialist Labor Party Hall is a two-story flat-roofed brick structure with a gambrel-roofed single story rear hall. It is associated with Barre's rich ethnic heritage, specifically the vital Italian community that immigrated to Barre at the end of the 19th century.

The direct association of this property with the labor movement, community, and the immigration of Italians makes it one of Barre's most important buildings. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000 for its association with the socialist, anarchist, and labor movements, and as the only building known to have been built by volunteer members of the Socialist Labor Party.[3]

Architecture[edit]

Its design reflects no particular architectural style, but its form does illustrate the building's function as an assembly hall. The exterior is simply ornamented with Barre granite details. The most important of these is a carved medallion depicting an arm bearing a hammer, the symbol of the Socialist Labor Party, and the initials SLP.

History[edit]

The building was constructed in 1900 by volunteers of the Italian community as a meeting hall for the Socialist Labor Party, a political group dedicated to social and labor reform. The Hall provided the community with a place to meet, organize, and socialize. Dances, boxing and wrestling matches were held here. In 1901, the Co-Operative store was started in the basement to provide necessities for the community.

When the Hall opened in 1900, more than 90 percent of Barre's workers belonged to one of 15 local unions, many of them probably attended union meetings and political rallies held here. From 1900 to 1936 the building held the offices and meetings of the Granite Cutters' International Association, at the time the largest local union of granite workers in the country. Labors leaders such as Eugene Debs and Samuel Gompers are known to have visited Barre and, although unconfirmed, likely spoke at the Hall.

During textile strikes taking place in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the Italian community in Barre sheltered 35 children of those striking workers, all of whom were received at the Hall. During one political gathering in 1903, illustrating the sometimes volatile nature of political groups at this time, an argument broke out between socialists and anarchists, ending in the essentially random but fatal shooting of Elia Corti, a prominent Italian stone carver responsible for the panels on the Robert Burns Memorial statue in Barre.

In 1936, the Hall was sold and converted to a warehouse for The Washington Fruit Company and later the Vermont Pak Tomato company.

The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000.[2][3]

In 1995 the Hall was purchased by the Barre Historical Society, with much support, to restore it as a library, community meeting hall, and social club. The Labor Hall was flooded due to rain on July 10–11, 2007. Four feet of water flooded the basement, damaging walls, equipment, and the archived documents stored in the basement.[2]

The hall has been used for various social and community projects and functions throughout the years. In 2006, the hall was used for the first rehearsals and performances of the musical Hadestown, which would eventually debut on Broadway in 2019. Hadestown’s writer, Anaïs Mitchell, was raised nearby.[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ a b c d "Socialist Labor Party Hall". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved November 20, 2007.
  3. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Socialist Labor Party Hall" (pdf). National Park Service. May 16, 2000. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) and Accompanying 7 photos, exterior and interior, from 1995 and undated. (1.68 MB)
  4. ^ ”'Hadestown' returns to Broadway: Here's where you can trace the musical's Vermont roots”. Hallenbeck, Brent. Burlington Free Press. Published August 21, 2021. Accessed December 15, 2023.

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