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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26Z5_site-of-sinclair-hotel_Bethlehem-NH.html
In 1857, John Sinclair a N.H. politician built a small, but well kept 8-10 room tavern and inn. In succeeding years, it was enlarged and enlarged again to a capacity of 350 guests. It was the second largest hotel in the area and boasted a huge p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26Z4_jodo-karate_Bethlehem-NH.html
Built as a Congregational Church in 1877 by the founding group of eight members, the building became the Maplewood Lodge I.O.O.F. in 1940. It has also served as the Rebekah Lodge. A beautiful three faced clock kept village residents apprised of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26YZ_sinclair-lodge_Bethlehem-NH.html
This house was built in 1837. I. Gardner Ramsdell sold the home to Isaac Cruft, Bethlehem business leader, for $1300. Mr. Cruft had built and operated the Maplewood Hotel from 1865 to 1890. He also built The Cruft Block accoss Main Street from …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26XT_the-coos-trail_Colebrook-NH.html
The Coos Trail was built in 1803 from Colebrook through Dixville Notch along the ancient trail of the Abnaki Indians to Erroll where it met the Coos Road of Maine completed in 1802 from Hallowell on the Kennebec River Marked by The New Ham…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26WT_brackett-block_Littleton-NH.html
Main Street's oldest surviving commercial building was built of village-hewn timber in 1833 by the Brackett brothers. William (1785-1859) and Aaron B. (1797-1868) traders in general merchandise. An upstairs hall hosted meetings, notably in 1848,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26WR_rounsevel-building_Littleton-NH.html
When erected in 1889, this building housed the Littleton Public Library and the Christian Science Society, in which R.D. Rounsevel was prominent. Its tenants included diverse retailers, insurance offices, the Republic-Journal newspaper, and photo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26WP_early-franconia_Franconia-NH.html
This quiet site once buzzed with activity as the center of Franconia's economy during the time of the Industrial Revolution. A dam about 200 feet upstream provided water power for an iron smelter across the river and for grist, saw and bobbin …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26WO_iron-furnace_Franconia-NH.html
Across the Gale River stands New Hampshire's sole surviving blast furnace. It is unusual, as well, in its octagonal shape and its remarkable condition. A huge wooden shed protected the furnace and workers from the weather. The shed filled the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26WN_1889-iron-bridge_Franconia-NH.html
This wrought iron bridge is a rare surviving example of the pin-connected lenticular truss design used for iron bridges from 1880 to 1890. The Dow Bridge, a mile southeast of here on Main Street, is of the same rare design. It has been restored …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26WJ_methodist-church_Littleton-NH.html
This building was graced with the first church bell and spire in town. Built in 1850 on the site of the Old Red Store, a pioneer tavern, the church was dedicated on January 8, 1851. A Greek Revival portico with two fluted Doric columns was repla…
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