Hoskins House
John Hoskins, Jr., a builder and contractor, was the son of an early
member of Burlington government. In 1795, along with other local
Quakers, he founded the
Endeavor fire company. In 1797, he contracted to demolish the old
brick market, and used the bricks to build a house which still stands
at 202 High Street. Upon completing the house, Hoskins promptly sold
it, never occupying it himself, but to this day it is known as the
Hoskins House.
The restored colonial structure now belongs to the City of Burlington
Historical Society, and is furnished with many period antiques from the
City. There have been several archaeological digs on the site as well.
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