Category Archives: History

Motorcycle Invented in New Hampshire

Posted on 8 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Invented in 1867 by Francestown New Hampshire native, Sylvester Howard Roper, it was powered by coal. Continue reading →

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Bulkie – bread roll native to New England

Posted on 7 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

See article on Bulkie under New Hampshire Slanguage category. Continue reading →

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Grace Metalious – author of Peyton Place

Posted on 6 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

See article about her and additional photographs.

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Hetchel from early 1800s

Posted on 5 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

A hetchel is an instrument or tool used in converting the flax plant to thread, in order to create linen … Continue reading →

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Kimball Castle, Gilford New Hampshire

Posted on 4 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Built in 1897 to replicate an ancient European castle located on the Rhine River in Germany. The castle sits atop … Continue reading →

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