Even with a declining marble industry by the turn of the 20th century, Dorset, Vermont was seen as a beautiful retreat from city life, and it attracted well-to-do middle-class families to escape to the town for parts of the year. One of those families was head by Harry Waters Sheldon (1869-1942) and Annie C. Bourn Sheldon (1875-1958) who lived in Yonkers, N.Y. with their four children. The family lived in this home as a cottage retreat in 1909 and constructed the only Craftsman bungalow in the village of Dorset. The bungalow was later altered and the porches were enclosed, but it was restored in the past few years!
Buildings of New England 
What a beautiful look at the Annie Sheldon House! It’s fascinating to see a Craftsman-style home built as a seasonal retreat for a family from Yonkers. I love how the house has been preserved—its handcrafted details and connection to Vermont’s natural surroundings really make it stand out.
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