Penacook, junction of South Main and Washington Streets, 1887

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Penacook, junction of South Main and Washington Streets, 1887

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.20.050

Date:

1887

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the junction of South Main and Washington Streets in Penacook, Concord, NH. The caption states, "Penacook Junction of South Main and Washington Streets 1887 This picture was taken in 1887--showing a train of Concord Street Railway at its norther terminal, about to start for Concord, it will be drawn down by one of the railroads steam moters [motors]. The house with the large door in background was the motor shelter where the same was kept over night after the last trip north and the cars were left in the square as seen in the picture over night. Stone watering trough in the foreground. Washington treet to the right of picture, Building on right is what is now known as the Central House, next Lambrukos home, Dr. Rowe's home. In 1895 Mr. Cutler established a bakery in this block with a store for the sale of candies, ice cream, and fancy goods connected. He also engaged in the catering and bakery business. In 1898 he leased the remiander of the block and fitted it up for a hotel and did a good about of business in both lines. He made a specialty of catering for public and private parties. The name of the house was changed in 1901 to Central House. In 1893 Mr. Isaac Baty purchased this large block and refitted it into a new hotel."

Subjects:

Streets , Dwellings , Street-railroads , 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:

4