Lithograph

Title:

Derry Depot, N.H.

Object Name:

Lithograph

Object ID:

1995.592.15

Creator:

Norris, George E. (1855-1926); Burleigh, Lucien R. (1853-1923)

Place of Origin:

Brockton, MA / Troy, NY

Date:

1887

Description:

Lithograph, bird's-eye view of Derry Depot, N.H., drawn and published by George E. Norris (1855-1926), printed by the Burleigh Lithographing Establishment, 1887. Ink on paper with gray tint stone. Aerial view of a town in a valley with houses, factories, and a hotel. In the lower left corner small landscape titled: "DERRY DEPOT N.H. IN 1877." In the lower left corner just below the illustration: "DRAWN PUBLISHED BY GEO. E. NORRIS, BROCKTON, MASS." In center, just below main image: "COPYRIGHT SECURED." In the lower right corner: "THE BURLEIGH LITHO. ESTABLISHMENT, TROY, N.Y." In the lower margin at center: "DERRY DEPOT, N.H. / ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. / 1887." Points of interest are numbered; key in two columns in lower margin. To the left: "1 Baptist Church. / 2 School. / 3 Post Office and Hall. / 4 Odd Fellows Block. / 5 Hotel Bradford, A. J. Willey, Prop. / 6 R. R. Station, Geo. F. Priest, Agt. / 7. Colburn, Fuller Co., Mf'rs Misses' and Children's Shoes. / 8 [ditto marks] Mens,' Boys' and Youths' Shoes. / 9 J. F. Coburn, M'fr. Fish and Syrup Packages, Coopers' Stock. / 10 M. J. Horne, Box Hard and Soft Lumber M'frs. / 11 H E. Newell, M. B., Office and Residence. / 12 Fred R. Felch, Counselor at Law, Insurance and Investments. / 3 G. S. Rollins, General Merchandise." Right side in column: "12 [again] Pillsbury Palmerton, General Merchandise. / 13 F. A. Palmer, Clothing and Gents' Furnishings. / 14 S. H. Bell, Drugs and Medicines. / 15 J. W. Bean, Boots, Shoes, Rubbers and Novelties. / 16 C. L. Cutler, Stoves, Ranges, Tin and Glassware. / 17 Geo. F. Priest, Coal Dealer. / 18 Habit Davis, Livery, Boarding and Sale Stables. / 19 Hon. James Priest, Residence. / 20 R. R. Merrick, [ditto marks] / 21 G. S. Rollins, [ditto marks] / 22 A. Hepworth [ditto marks for residence] / 23 Boyd Park. / 24 C. A Colby, Planing Mill, Wheelwright and Paint Shop." Right side on reverse, pencil inscription: "15 x 23 1/2". Lower left corner in pencil on reverse: "S 1993.508.4" Unframed.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-15 W-23.4 inches

Credit Line:

Found in Collections

People:

Norris, George E. (1855-1926), Burleigh, Lucien R. (1853-1923)

Subjects:

Derry, NH, Progress, Industry, Commerce, Townscapes