75 North Main Street
Historic Building Renovation in Barre, Vermont
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
Location: Barre, Vermont
Project Type: Historic Renovation & Adaptive Reuse
Completion: 2026
Original Construction: Circa 1860
Original Use: Municipal / Commercial / Office Space
Completed Use: Residential
Residential: 8 Modern Apartments (2 Accessible Units)
Notable Features: Revitalization of a Previously Vacant Historic Downtown Property
Project Overview
A Historic Northfield Landmark, Reimagined
Originally constructed in 1852 as a Central Vermont Railroad depot, 70 Depot Square has been a fixture of downtown Northfield for more than 170 years.
Over the decades, the building served as a railroad facility, office space, and eventually a bank. In 2024, a substantial renovation gave the property a new purpose: four modern residential apartments and a ground-floor restaurant, now home to Folino's Pizza.
The transformation brings together historic architecture and contemporary functionality, preserving an important part of Northfield's identity while creating new opportunities for downtown living and business.
Before the Build
From Railroad Depot to Downtown Landmark
Long before it housed a bank, 70 Depot Square was an important part of Vermont's railroad history.
Constructed as a Central Vermont Railroad station, the building once accommodated passenger waiting areas, railroad offices, and administrative functions. Its location in the center of Northfield made it an important part of the village's early development.
As the community evolved, so did the building. It eventually became home to banking operations, serving a very different purpose from its original railroad function.
When the property was acquired for redevelopment in 2023, the opportunity was to adapt the historic structure for modern use while retaining the architectural character that made it a recognizable Northfield landmark.
Preserving Character. Creating New Possibilities.
From Historic Depot to Modern Mixed-Use Space
Watch the transformation of 70 Depot Square, from its former condition to the completed residential and commercial property.
The renovation of 70 Depot Square introduced a new mix of residential and commercial uses within the historic building.
The upper floor was converted into four contemporary apartments, while the ground floor was prepared for restaurant occupancy. The project required adapting an older commercial property to accommodate the needs of modern residential living and a public-facing business.
Throughout the transformation, the building's historic character remained central to its new identity.
The completed property demonstrates how thoughtful renovation can extend the useful life of an existing structure while supporting the continued vitality of a downtown community.
The Finished Project
A New Chapter for Depot Square
Today, 70 Depot Square combines four modern apartments with a ground-floor restaurant, bringing new activity to one of Northfield's most recognizable historic buildings.
Folino's Pizza occupies the commercial space, while the residential units introduce contemporary housing within the village center.
The completed renovation demonstrates the potential of adaptive reuse: preserving a property's history while creating functional spaces that serve the community today.
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