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The Baker Children of Weare, New Hampshire (1910)

Posted on 10 February, 2016 by Janice Brown

Two lovely children, posed perfectly, look out from this photograph postcard. In addition to the ink script “Evelyn Baker, Oliver Prescott Baker,” there is penciled on the back, “202 North Weare NH.” The postcard is dated September 1, 1910, is … Continue reading →

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1835 New Hampshire Toasts for Independence

Posted on 3 July, 2015 by Janice Brown

For many years following America’s war for independence,  it was traditional to offer a series of toasts to those involved living or dead, to our country and to our leadership. The American Centuries web site states that in the early … Continue reading →

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Miss Underhill’s Chair, Star Island, Isles of Shoals

Posted on 5 June, 2011 by Janice Brown

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Gosport Church

Posted on 15 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

Old photograph of the stone church of Gosport, Star Island, New Hampshire. Built in 1800 of stone.  Notice the fish-shaped … Continue reading →

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U.S. Cable Station, Rye, New Hampshire

Posted on 9 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

The scan of this postcard was graciously provided by Bill Burns who maintains a web site “History of the Atlantic … Continue reading →

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