Tag Archives: NH

New Hampshire’s Turnpike History

Posted on 23 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

When we hear the word, “turnpike,” we think of

our current day asphalt-covered highways, traversed by fast-moving gas-driven automobiles.  Most forget … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s State Flag and Seal

Posted on 25 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire’s flag is the state seal, on a solid background of deep blue. Although reportedly the design of the flag has been in use since 1784, this version of the official New Hampshire state flag was adopted in 1909 … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Everything You Didn’t Want to Know About Alewives

Posted on 15 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

Alewives… they are not barmaids, nor spouses of beer drinkers…

So what are they, and how did they get their … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: The Webcam Tourist

Posted on 9 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

Sometimes I can't resist the urge…

to visit a webcam site and see how various parts of New Hampshire are faring… Continue reading →

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Berwin "Webby" Webster & Harry Babkirk and their Motorcycles, Merrimack NH 1936

Posted on 1 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

Photograph taken of my father, Berwin “Webby” Webster (on the right), and his friend, Harry Babkirk circa 1936 in Merrimack New Hampshire. … Continue reading →

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