MONTPELIER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Commercial, Residential & Restaurant Property Rentals, Montpelier, Vermont

Historic Registry

34-42 State Street, Rialto Block, 1915.

Brick, three stories, flat roof. The commercial block is five double bays wide with brick flat arches containing cast cement keystones. The brick is subtly patterned and colored to form geometric designs as well as accentuate the window arches. There is a large monumental, centrally located, double leaf door with a surround of molded concrete inset with black marble; a panel above the door proclaims, "Rialto Building." The paired double hung windows have replacement sash with three vertical lights over three vertical lights. The building is topped by a deep molded metal cornice and accented by a molded concrete band above the storefronts. The large plate glass store fronts appear to be original and have recessed entries and canted glass sides. This building is built over the North Branch of the river. This brick commercial block was built in 1915 and is a good example of early 20th century commercial block.