First Alert Club House, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

First Alert Club House, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.67.064

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of the First Alert Club House on Penacook Lake in Concord, NH. The caption states, "First Alert Club House built ca 1880 Penacook Lake The club was on the east side of the lake near the head of lake and next to the Halcyon S P S Boat Club. The club was organized in 1878, composed largely of members of the Alert Hose Company, who after a few years of camping, built this house. Some of the members of this company were Chas. C. Chesley, Carpenter, home Prince street; J F Scott, Carpenter, home Franklin st.;BF Tucker, Organ manufacture, home Jackson st.; B. Billborough, Painter, home Jackson st.; W A Bean, Organ manufacturer, Cedar st.; W H Davis, tailor, home Washington st.; E A Saltmarsh, Moulder, home Walnut st.; F S Johnson, Harness-maker, Centre st.;C A Daivs [Davis], Blacksmith, Washington st.; Hamilton Piper, Carpenter, home Franklin st.; F K Favor, Harness-maker, home Walnut st.; J R Smith, Carpenter, home Centre street. In 1897 a larger and better club house was built, Henry Tucker was president in 1900. The city purchased in 1914 the land and Alert Boat Club house for $2,250. and sold the building for $90."

Subjects:

Lakes , Buildings

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