Tag Archives: New Hampshire

The First Weston Observatory, Manchester New Hampshire

Posted on 9 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

In 1895, James S. Weston, a former Governor of New Hampshire, and a former Mayor of the City of Manchester, … Continue reading →

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Litchfield New Hampshire Gold Prospector, Adventurer, and Father of Alaska: Leroy Napoleon "Jack" McQuesten (1836-1900)

Posted on 7 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Leroy Napoleon McQuesten, (but usually called Jack) was born on a New Hampshire farm in Litchfield. 

When he was a … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Does a Cellar Grow Up to Become a Basement?

Posted on 24 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Pronounced “Sell-LAH” in New Hampshire, the cellar is becoming a rare find. Oh, it was different in the earliest days … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s First State Park: Miller State Park

Posted on 18 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire's first state park was created in 1891. In that year the New Hampshire state legislature enacted laws appropriating … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire St. Patrick’s Day 2007

Posted on 14 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Begorrah! This Saturday is St. Patrick's Day. Although New Hampshire has a varied ethnic heritage, among the prominent groups who early … Continue reading →

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