Abraham Lincoln’s Telegrapher!

Abraham Lincoln’s Telegrapher!

Abraham Lincoln's Telegrapher!

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History buffs looking for authenticity in a home with Civil War and presidential connections might want to take a look at the Albert B. Chandler Residence in Vermont. Albert Chandler, in later years a distinguished philanthropist after pioneering America’s communications industry, was Abe Lincoln’s telegrapher at the young age of 22. According to the book "The Successful American," Chandler entered the U. S. military telegraph service in 1863 as cipher operator in the War Department at Washington, D. C. He was soon promoted to disbursing clerk for General Thomas T. Eckert, superintendent of the Department of the Potomac, in addition to his duties as cipher operator. Here he became personally acquainted with many officers of the Civil War government, and particularly with President Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. He went on to become a notable architect of the American communications industry. In later years he was a much beloved resident of Randolph, Vermont and the music hall he donated to the town is considered to be one of the best in New England.

The home that Chandler built in Randolph as his personal residence is now on the market. Sited on 11.95 acres with a detached carriage house, chapel (former monastery) and large barn, the property has 13,492 square feet of living space with six bedrooms and four baths. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Homes, the Italianate-style home was built by skilled craftsmen with handmade moldings, doors, mantles and plaster work on the high ceilings. All of the home’s living areas are graced with fireplaces and stained glass windows. Modern mechanical systems have been installed without affecting the original beauty of the home. Even with the existing outbuildings, there are still a number of buildable acres.

The Albert B. Chandler Residence in Vermont with ties to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, now for sale. Previously listed at $895,000, now priced at $795,000.

Source: www.historic-vermont-home.com