A sub-story in my latest novel is about Charles and Annabell Lerrigo, early residents of College Hill. Annabell's family was connected to the old Vinewood Park along Deer Creek.
In the late 1800's Angus Ferry Barry was hired as manager of the Vinewood. His wife and five children lived on-site. Boating, swimming, fishing, lawn tennis and tables for picnicking were available. The Vinewood also featured a stone pavilion with beautiful hardwood floor for dancing. A. F. Barry formed a quartet, "The Jolly Four," and was an excellent fiddler. His daughter, Annabell, accompanied on the piano. The last train left the Vinewood at 7:30 p.m. , unless there was a dance when a train departed at midnight.
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