Minot Enclosure, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Minot Enclosure, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.28.050

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of the Minot Enclosure in Concord, NH. The caption states, "1854 Minot Enclosure This small cemetery, adjoining the Old North on its north side, to which the entrance is had from the main evenue of the latter. It was established in 1854 by George Minot, Arthur Fletcher and Josiah minot. George Minot, was cashier of Mechanicks Bank and his home was at 16 Montgomery street --- Arthur Fletcher was an attorney at law and his home was corner Warren and Rumford streets --and Josiah Minot was an attorney at law and his home was at the corner of Warren and Rumford Streets; this from the Concord directory of 1856. It was enlarged five years later 1859 and now has an area of about half an acre. It is surrounded by a substantial iron fence and is made attractive by trees, well kept walks, lawns and graceful monuments. This cemetery is in the custody of the commission which has charge of the Old North and Blossom Hill cemeteries. It is the property of an association and is largely supported by the income of a fund of three thousand dollars donated to the city, in trust, by Mrs. Abby P. Minot, 'for preservation, care and embellishment of the burial lots known as the Minot Enclosure under the direction of the duly appointed officials or members of the Mino[t] Cemetery association.' Abbie P. Minot was the widow of Josiah and her home was at 84 Warren street at the northwest corner of Rumford street."

Subjects:

Cemeteries , Gravestones , Fences

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

7