1879

Wednesday, January 22, 1879

"Mary Fletcher Hospital" of Burlington, the gift of Miss Mary M. Fletcher who endowed it with a fund of nearly $330,000, dedicated.

Monday, February 24, 1879

Howard Opera House, built on the site of the old Bank of Burlington by John P. Howard, was opened to the public.  For Twenty-five years it was used as an opera house and was one of the best audience rooms in New England but business requirements demanded its reconstruction for store and office purposes.

Monday, March 3, 1879

The resignation of the Rev. Edwin A. Bulkley, D.D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church, took effect.