This paragraph is taken from the Folklore of Springfield VT by Mary Eva Baker published in 1922 the Altrurian Club. The block where Dr. C. W. Locke now lives was built in 1833, and it is so recorded on the stone in the attic. George Washburn and Daniel Cushing bought the land of Isaac Fisher in 1832 and built the block the next year, Daniel Cushing doing the work. Each family had one-half the block, the whole of which was valued at $5000, as it was the first block of any size in the town. Men came from far and near to see it and pass their opinion on its merits. Mr. Washburn had the postoffice in his side of the block for many years.