Landry Park pavilion gives old timber new life

The structure was built with wood repurposed from a building torn down on East Allen Street.

By: Grace Taylor

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 827

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

WINOOSKI — On Wednesday morning, August 12, children playing and adults out for their morning walks stopped to watch as workers lifted the walls of a new wooden structure into place at Landry Park.

The 20-by-24-foot open-air pavilion is constructed out of old timbers from a building that was being torn down. Built by Winooski resident and lifelong craftsman Thomas Locatell, the pavilion will …

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