Magnet

magnet

Name/Title

Magnet

Entry/Object ID

2005.44

Description

Rectangular magnet with "MILLER MEMORIAL/ UNITED METHODIST CHURCH / Bethel, Vermont / Celebrating 100 Years / 1905 - 2005" The yellow writing is superimposed over a photograph of the church.

Context

This church was built in 1905. Here is a bit of Bethel history that notes the construction of new churches. (Source: https://townofbethelvt.com/index.asp?SEC=521041EA-7D21-4547-B4DE-F502747A9E43) "Bethel Village sustained its "Golden Age" from the late 1880’s until the early 1920’s and developed an industrial character. The three largest industries of the era—the shoe shop, the tannery and the white granite quarry and cutting sheds—flourished because of the ease of railroad transportation, the availability of local workers and the influx of European immigrants skilled in granite extraction, cutting and sculpting. During this period Bethel proudly enhanced its community with major cultural and civic improvements including the town hall, the first high school and library, electric lighting, new churches, and civic and business organizations. Main street businesses thrived as they supported the many needs of the community. By 1910, the town population grew to 1,953 with nearly 50% of the citizens residing in the Village."

Acquisition

Accession

2005.44

Source or Donor

Miller Memorial United Methodist Church

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Miller Memorial United Methodist Church

Date made

2005 - 2005

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Magnet

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Magnetic

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Electrical & Magnetic Measurement Devices

Nomenclature Class

Electrical & Magnetic T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Material

Plastic, Magnet

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Town

Bethel

County

Windsor County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America