52 Pleasant Street, undated
- Collection Name:
- George W. Perry Scrapbooks
- Title:
- 52 Pleasant Street, undated
- Creator:
- Perry, George W., 1891-1971
- Creator Role:
- Collector
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1974.045
- Object ID:
- 1974.045.67.164
- Type of Material:
- graphic material
- Physical Description:
- 1 photograph
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Undated photographic print of the house at 52 Pleasant Street in Concord, NH, and the tree-lined street. The caption states, "52 Pleasant Street Built about 1852 by Robert Nesmith Corning 1853 Robert N. Corning resided here, he was a conductor on the Northern Railroad. Customary iron ornamentol [ornamental] iron fence of the era. Mrs. Corning waving goodby[e] to the two horse team Mr. Corning in early life was a stage driver, his routes covering the greater portion of the state. He was prominent in public affairs, and from 1855 until the Civil war brigadier-general of New Hampshire milita [militia]. Originally a Whig in politics, and became a Republican at the organization of that party, and was one of its first representatives elected to the legislature, in 1854-55. In 1861 he was appointed postmaster at Concord by President Lincoln, and occupied the position until his death, June 13, 1866. His widow Mary continued to live in this house until her death February 26, 1898. She was deeply interested in the anti-slavery movement. They had two children Charles Robert and Elizabeth who married John White. Charles lived here until his death October 18, 1924. He used the front room and the room in tower second floor for his library. Charles Corning was mayor of Concord 1903-'08. June 1899 appointed Judge of Probate Court."
- Locations:
- Concord, NH
- People:
- Perry, George W., 1891-1971
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- Credit Line:
- Gift of May Nutter.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
- Box Number:
- 13
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