Dr William Russo

The Great Barn at Mill Circle Dr William Russo

For the first time in 2016, and for the first time in its 200+ year history, the interior of the Great Barn at Mill Circle was photographed and documented. Mill Circle has been a favorite haunt for generations of residents and visitors, but most have only seen the barn from a distance on the outside. Impressive as its exterior is, the inside of the fancy horse stable for wealthy owners remains a time capsule of New England life within layers. Built as a utilitarian barn before 1800, it underwent two major renovations in 1845 and 1965. Today we can at last see the hidden interior, visible only to a handful of residents over two centuries. Included in this book are over 100 photographs, many in color-some never seen by the public. This book offers insights and sights of Mill Circle's barn, the private sanctuary of two important local families-the White's and LeClerc's of Winchendon. Dr. William Russo puts together this collection of history and images, based on his personal view to the historic Mill Circle barn and his experiences as a resident of Mill Circle. A biography of The Great Barn at Mill Circle emerges from these pages.