Highgate, Vermont sits at the Canadian border and first white settlement occurred in the 1780s. The new town of Highgate was named after the London suburb of the same name. The town grew in population and was largely a farming town with small industry along the the Missisquoi river. Most houses in town were built in the second half of the 19th century and into the 20th century, like this brick building in Highgate Center. The structure was originally built as a residence for James P. Place (1822-1888), who was employed as Sheriff beginning in 1868. The building may have even included a jail cell! After his death, the building became a catholic school and later became the home of the local Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall. Today, the former Place House is home to the Highgate Historical Society and used as the town’s museum.
Buildings of New England 
One of the casualties of the border occurred when the new customs building replaced the former U.S. Route 7 station which was a landmark built in the 1930s as I recall. Route 7 was merged into I-89 and a single crossing replaced the dual entry points. I passed it many times on my way to Jarry Park, The Forum, Olympic Stadium, and occasionally to other destinations in Montreal growing up in St. Albans, and returning there after college.
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Do you believe the upper story brick has been replaced?
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Possibly a mix of new brick and badly matched mortar.
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