Since Burlington was first settled over two centuries ago it has seen the establishment of a rich historic and architectural legacy, much of which has been lost. The Strong and State Theaters, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Converse School, Cathedral High School, and a neighborhood lost to urban renewal are just of few of the landmarks that still live within the memories of many who grew up in the Burlington area.  The industrial waterfront, the clubhouses of the Lake Champlain Yacht Club, and the Overlake Estate are now a distant memory. Local historian Robert Blanchard reveals the stories of how these and over sixty other lost treasures came to be built, their roles in the city’s life, and how they met their end.   Bob Blanchard was born and raised in the South End of Burlington, Vermont. He was educated in Burlington’s Catholic school system and graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in history. After a thirty-five-year career with the U.S. Customs Service in Vermont and New York, he took up local history as a serious hobby. His “Burlington Area History” Facebook group has a found a large audience for its daily postings. After publishing several articles, Lost Burlington, Vermont is his first book. He currently resides in St. Albans, Vermont.