Taft Lodge welcome sign: Blue and purple lettering. In the background is a pine tree in a circle. Written on the back of this wooden sign: This sign from Taft Lodge painted c. 1940 by Elton Ray Beal (1897-1971) of 77 Pomeroy St. of Burlington, VT. He was emloyed by the Engineering Dept. of the University of Vermont and was an active member of the GMC"
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Taft lodge is the oldest and largest shelter for hikers along the Long Trail in Vermont.