Long Pond, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Long Pond, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.67.027

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of Long Pond, now known as Penacook Lake, in Concord, NH. The caption states, "Long Pond 1842 Penacook Lake - Beautiful from any angle On Friday, September 2, 1842, a large company of gentlemen and ladies from Concord main villiage [village], visited Long Pond. The gentlemen caught fish and the ladies cooked them, and with other eatables furnished by the ladies, a fine dinner was prepared. After dinner it was resolved that, henceforth and forever, what had been called 'Long Pond' should be known as 'Lake Penacook.' But, notwithstanding the resolution, Long pond is still 'Long Pond.' - from Bouton's page 448 Road in foreground, Hutchins street. Lake on left of picture, Forge Pond, outlet of the lake. right " St. Paul's School part of lake."

Subjects:

Lakes , Ponds

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:

12