Print

Title:

Gorham, N.H.

Object Name:

Print

Object ID:

1997.035.03

Creator:

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

Date:

1970-1990

Description:

Reproduction print of 1888 lithographic bird's-eye view of Gorham, N.H., orignally drawn and published by George E. Norris (1855-1926), lithographed by the Burleigh Lithographing Establishment, republishers unknown, 1970-1990. Aerial view of the town of Gorham with houses, churches, stores, and hotels; railroad lower middle ground. Mountains in background. Three vignettes in foreground. Two landscapes titled, "LIBBY'S MILLS" and "PEABODY'S MILLS." To the right are six views buildings. Top row left to right: TWITCHELL'S BLOCK & MASONIC HALL", "GEO. E. CLARKE & CO.", "NOYES' BLOCK." Second row left to right: "S. M. LEVITT." , "OPERA HOUSE.", "L.S. BARRETT & SON." Below main image to the left: "DRAWN & PUBLISHED BY GEO. E. NORRIS, BROCKTON, MASS." In the center: "COPYRIGHT SECURED." To the right: "THE BURLEIGH LITH. EST., TROY, N.Y." Titled center in lower margin, "GORHAM, N.H. / 1888". Key in six columns, 3 to left & 3 to right: "1 Congregational Church. / 2 Methodist [ditto marks] / 3 Catholic [ditto marks] / 4 Universalist [ditto marks] / 5 Schools / 6 Opera House. / 7 Alpine House. / 8 Eagle Hotel, L. L. Jackson, Prop. / 9 Grand Trunk R. R. Shops, Warren Noyes, M. N. / 9a Grand Trunk Coaling Station. / 10 R. R. Station. / 11. Canadian Express Office, Thomas Gifford, Agt." Next column: "12 Post Office, Rufus F. Ingles, P. M. / 12 'The Mountaineer' Office. / V. V. Twitchell, Ed. and Pub. / 13 Savings Bank Rufus F. Ingles, Treas. / 14 Woodbine Cottage. / 15 Willis Cottage. / 16 Mascot Silver & Lead Co.'s Mine. / 12 Masonic Hall, Twitchell's Block. / 17 Odd Fellows' Block. / 12 A. S. Twitchell, Lawyer, Twitchell's Block. / 18 Warren Noyes, Residence, Noyes' Block, / 19 E. Libby & Sons, Mfrs of all Kinds of Lumber." Next column: "20 C. S. Peabody & Co. Mfrs. Hard & Soft Wood Lumber. / 21 Geo. E. Clarke & Co., Clothing, Ladies & Gents / Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, Hats & Caps, / Carpetings and Ladies Wraps. / 22 S. M. Leavitt, Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, / Caps, Boots and Shoes. / 23 Henry Marble, Physician. / 24 L. S. Barrett & Son, Drugs, Medicines and / Fancy Goods. / 18 Fred W. Noyes, Drugs, Medicines and Toilet / Articles." Next column to right of title: "25 Alfred R. Evans, Lawyer and Insurance. / 20 C. S. Peabody & Co., General Merchandise. / 17 Twitchell & Goodridge; General Merchandise. / 26 Gates & Brown, Groceries and Provisions. / 27 G. B. Tubbs, Hardware, Stoves, Crockery and / Tinware. / 26 H. H. Mandigo, Watchmaker and Jeweler. / 28 J. Jewell, Flour, Grain and Feed. / 29 Levi Shedd, County Commissioner & Dep. Sheriff. / 30 E, M. Wight, Physician. / 12 Dr. G. H. Hoadley, Dentist. / 31 C. H. Howe, Furniture and Caskets." Next column: "32 O. E. Twitchell, Groceries, Fruit, Confectionary / and Cigars. / 33 W. White, Custom Boots and Shoes. / 34 T. N. White, Residence. / 35 Residence John T. Peabody, [ditto marks] / 36 V. V. Twitchell [ditto marks] / 37 E. Libby, [ditto marks] / 38 W. W. Goodridge, [ditto marks] / 39 Wm. Andrews, [ditto marks] / 40 Thos. E. Fisk, [ditto marks] / 41 W. B. Gates, [ditto marks] / 42 Charles S. Vining, [ditto marks]". Last column: "A Mt. Washington. / B Mt. Adams. / C Mt. Madison. / D. Mt. Carter. / E Imp Mountain. / F Mt. Moriah. / G Mt. Winthrup. / H Mt. Hayes. / I Sugar Hill / J Black Mountains / K Pleasant View Heights." Unframed.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-16.5 W-20.75 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Bryant Tolles, Jr.

People:

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

Subjects:

Gorham, NH, Reproductions, Tourism, Hotels, Stores & shops, Bird's-eye view prints, White Mountains, Mount Adams, Mount Madison, Mount Washington, Presidential Range