This home was constructed around 1855 by Captain Almus Truman. Truman was a founder of the Methodist Church in Burlington and at his retirement in the 1880's was the oldest captain o the lake. Truman was the captain of the Washington, Little Westery and Winooski.1 In 1890 Almus's son James was residing at 500 St. Paul Street.2
(1) Historic Guide to Burlington (2) Burlington City Directories