Laying the corner stone, 1909 June 9
- Collection Name:
- George W. Perry Scrapbooks
- Title:
- Laying the corner stone, 1909 June 9
- Creator:
- Perry, George W., 1891-1971
- Creator Role:
- Collector
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1974.045
- Object ID:
- 1974.045.65.001
- Date:
- 1909/06/09
- Type of Material:
- graphic material
- Physical Description:
- 1 photograph
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Photographic print of the laying of the cornerstone of the New Hampshire Historical Society by Benjamin A. Kimball at 30 Park Street in Concord, NH, on June 9, 1909. The caption states, "Laying the corner stone Wednesday, June 9, 1909 at half past two o'clock By Benjamin A. Kimball Chairman of the Building Committee As the stone was dropped easely [easily] and gently on its bed, Mr. Kimball, said 'And now in behalk of Edward Tuck I declare this corner stone well and duly laid.' May this building of granite, marble, steel and bronze exist forever. Master Builder: Having thus laid the corner stone of this building, I now return to you these implements of your craft having full confidence in your skill and capacity to perform the important duties confided to you to the satisfaction of those who have intrusted [entrusted] you with their fulfillment. A trowel of solid silver, with handle of ebony, made at the works of William B. Durgin Silverware Company, was used by Mr, Kimball. The implements were received from Mr. Kimball by Edward F. Minor of Worcester, Mass., president of the Central Construction Company, the general contractors for the building. The school children then sang a hymn written by Rev. Daniel C. Roberts, D. D. a former president of the Society, which closed the ceremony."
- Subjects:
- Cornerstone laying , Construction , Groups of people
- Locations:
- Concord, NH
- Organizations:
- New Hampshire Historical Society
- Terms of Use:
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- Credit Line:
- Gift of May Nutter.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
- Box Number:
- 12
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