Woodstock, NH

Main Street Woodsrock, c.1900

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Taken from the south side of town, the road to Lincoln branches off to the right. Building in foreground today is Truant's Tavern. Photo courtesy of Jim Fadden.

Main Street c.1915

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The Post Office is on the right side of this photo. Arnold Ham Collection.

Main Street, c.1920

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Arnold Ham Collection.

Fairfield Hotel

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This hotel burned in 1908 in a fire that destroyed several other building on Main Street. Douglas Philbrook Collection.

The Beard Opera House, Main Street

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Built by William Beard in 1897. It's Grand Opening was in May of that year. It was used for social events, theatrical productions and it also housed retail stores. It burned in 1908, in the same fire that destroyed the Fairview. Photo courtesy of Edmond Gionet.

Boston & Maine Railroad Engine House

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This two stall engine house stood near the iron railroad bridge, near the Lafayette Dinner Train station. Photo courtesy of Jim Fadden.

Boston & Maine Engine

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The two stall engine house is at the right side of the photo. Photo courtesy of Jim Fadden.

The North Woodstock Station

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The station was in the approximate location of the station built by the Lafayette Dinner Train. The Deer Park Hotel would have been to left in this photo.

Railroad Bridge Washed Out

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The 1927 flood of the Pemigewasset River did significant damage in Woodstock. Photo courtesy of Jim Fadden.

Baston's, or Fox's Mill

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Originally Baston's then owned by Fox. AT the intersection of Rt. 175 and the Thornton Gore Road. The foundation still remains. Arnold Ham Collection.

The Gordon Mill

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This mill, which operated into the 1920s, was always an up and down mill. It was on the Lost River Road, above Aggasiz Basin. The foundation remains. Arnold Ham Collection.

The Huntoon Lead Mine

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On the side of Mt. Cilley, this mine operated in the late 19th century. Hallworth Collection.

Derr Park Hotel Brochure

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There were several hotels in North Woodstock. The Deer Park was the largest. Douglas Philbrook Collection.

The Deer Park Hotel

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It opened in 1897 and burned in 1952. It could accomodte 200-250 guests. Arnold Ham Collection.

The Derr Park and the Depot

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Shows the proximity of the hotel and the depot. Hotel wagon awaiting a train.

The Fairview House

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This hotel opened in about 1885 and lasted until 1962. Arnold Ham Collection.

Another View of the Fairfield

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Kimball Collection.

The Alpine Hotel

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The Alpine opened in about 1890and survived until 1966. Arnold ham Collection.

The Sanborn Family and Summer Help

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Deer Park Hotel. Kimball Collection.

Stage Coach in North Woodstock

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The Mountain View Hotel is in the background. Even after the railroad reached N. Woodstock, guests for the Profile House travelled by stage, from the depot in N. Woodstock. Arnold Ham Collection.

Hotel Wagon from the Fairview House

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The caption on this photo says the party was heading to Lost River. Kimball Collection.

Agassiz Basin

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A popular tourist destination. Bryant Tolles Collection.

Walker's Spring House

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"Uncle Billy" Walker sold mineral water from this building. It was situated on the prpoerty that is now the Jack-o-Lantern. Douglas Philbrook Collection.

Clark's Trading Post

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The Trading Post was originally known as Ed Clark's Eskimo Dog Ranch. It opened in 1928. Arnold Ham Collection.

The Hallworth Studio

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Hallworth sold post cards and souvenirs from his photography studio. Arnold Ham Collection.

Fadden's Store

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A circa 1920 photo. The store is still in operation today. Photo courtesy of Jim Fadden.

Trade Card For Edna Fadden's Store

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Nite that this trade card advertises Maple Products. The family is still producing maple syrup. Photo courtesy of Jim Fadden.