Lindsey Nelson, of Claremont, deadheads geraniums at the Coolidge Hotel in White River Junction, Vt., on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. “Those are ancient, ancient, ancient geraniums,” said Nelson, who works in maintenance at the hotel, estimating them to be more than 15 years old. “I’ve taken many a cutting off of them for other people too.” VTDigger reported last month that David Briggs, the hotel’s owner, is beginning to plan for the removal of the Coolidge Block. A preliminary plan to replace the building includes commercial space, housing and a hotel. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. valley News — James M. Patterson