Penacook, N.H., Dr. Alexander wooden block, 1954 August 9

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Penacook, N.H., Dr. Alexander wooden block, 1954 August 9

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.45.019

Date:

1954/08/09

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the Dr. Alexander wooden block on Main Street in Penacook, NH, taken August 9, 1954. The caption states, "Penacook, N. H. August 9, 1954. Dr. Alexander wooden block on Main Street Razed in 1954. Penacook Bank enlarged -- Demolition of the old wooden Alexander block on Penacook's Main street, above, is under way as Valley Trust company prepares to expand its facilities. The bank at lower right of building, will erect a new building and parking lot for customers and employees. Dr. Alexander had his office on the second floor corner rooms. Horace Masonic Lodge No 72 had their club rooms at the far end of this building on the second floor. -- Dr. Alexander gave them the appartments [apartments] rent free, as he like to go there in his idle hours to play a hand of cards."

Subjects:

Buildings , Automobiles , Banks and banking

Locations:

Penacook, 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:

10