Willey’s 125th Anniversary

by Vanessa Fournier on February 18, 2025

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The 125^th Anniversary of The Willey’s Store in Greensboro was celebrated over President’s Day weekend. The family business was started in 1900 with some of the same buildings being used today.
photo by Vanessa Fournier

Three generations of family were represented at the 125^th Anniversary of The Willey’s Store in Greensboro over President’s Day weekend. At the celebration were (from left): fourth generation co-owner Robert M. Hurst, his son, fifth generation operator Robert W. Hurst and his granddaughter Bionca Holbrook, representing the sixth generation.
photo by Vanessa Fournier

Vanessa Fournier

Vanessa Fournier graduated from Hazen Union School in 1973 and went to work taking photos in Bennington, then returned to Hardwick to work for Vin Zecchinelli of Farland Studio for several years. She started her own photo business in 1979. She's been in photography for over 50 years, working for The Hardwick Gazette for 44 years. She retired in 2023 and is still taking pictures for The Gazette because she still loves what she does.