In 1870 the elaborate Victorian and Shaker architectural Ministry shop was built to house the community 's religious leaders .
In 1849 the Shakers built the half - mile long Shaker Bridge that crossed a narrow portion of Lake Mascoma to the railroad line .
In 1870 the elaborate Victorian and Shakers architectural Ministry shop was built to house the community 's religious leaders .
In 1849 the Shakers built the half - mile long Shaker Bridge that crossed a narrow portion of Lake Mascoma to the railroad line .