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Tag Archives: Derryfield
New Hampshire Tidbits: David B. Varney Memorial at Derryfield Park in Manchester
A few years ago I took several photographs of Derryfield Park in Manchester New Hampshire. In this collection are photos of a memorial, dedicated in 1955 to honor David B. Varney, a Republican Mayor of Manchester between 1889-1890. Oddly enough … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Hampshire Women, NH Tidbits, Structures
Tagged Bourcier, David, Derryfield, Francoise, Hampshire, Manchester, mayor, memorial, monument, new, New Hampshire, NH, park, Rock of Ages, sculpture, Trudel, Varney
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New Hampshire: Celebrating the Manchester Public Library’s Centennial
Celebrations are in order for Manchester New Hampshire’s Public Library. The current building, originally called the Carpenter Memorial Library, is 100 years old on November 18, 2014 (using the dedication day of November 18, 1914 when 5,000 people assembled for … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Hampshire Men, New Hampshire Women, Structures
Tagged Adams, Anthenaeum, Aretas, Blood, Buncher, Carpenter, city, Civil War, Derryfield, Elenora, Frank, Frank P., Franklin Street, librarian, librarians, Library, Manchester, Manchester City Library, Manchester library, Manchester NH, Manchester Public Library, Mary Jane, memorial, New Hampshire, NH, nurse, Patten's Block, Pine Street, printer, public, social, Union Building, Victory Park
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New Hampshire Inspired: "Yankee Doodle"
The tune and words of “Yankee Doodle” are familiar to most Americans….
…but there are conflicting stories regarding its origin. Could the early verses … Continue reading
Posted in History, Humor, Military of New Hampshire, Poetry
Tagged Colonel, Derryfield, Doodle, General, inspired, John Goffe, John Stark, Nankey Doodle, New Hampshire, nightcap, song, tune, yankee, Yankee Doodle
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