The Eastman House In Farmington, NH
A written account of the Eastman House with photos. This 15 page booklet covers 1810-1958. This is copy of the resource from the NH Historical Society. Size: 8.5x11
This is both a digital file and physical document in the museum collection.
FHS-RKL
Text by Murie Corson, Photography by Gladys G.Redlon
1810-1958
Thayercrest Exterior Garden Photos
A collection of color photographs of Thayercrest's exterior gardens on Main Street. The photos appear to have been taken in summer and feature different parts of the garden, plantings, and a few shots of the house itself.
Size: 4" x 6"
Condition: Very Good
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
The Thayer Collection
Thayer Bungalow & Soldiers Monument From Edgerly Park Farmington NH
Colorized blue-green-brown postcard of the Thayer Bungalow and the Soldiers Monument in Edgerly Park. The location is on the northern part of Main Street at the juncture of Main Street, Bay Road, and Charles Street. The monument, the bungalow, trees, shrubs, neighboring property, and clouds can be clearly seen in the middle ground and background of the photo.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Early 20th Century
Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory Postcard
Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory souvenir postcard. photo is taken toward the northwest corner of the mill building from the street. The building is four stories and has decorative brick work along the top of the building as trim and a front brick facade on the roof, decorative brick window work, and in front Gothic shaped brick doorway with what appear to be divided wooden doors.. A horse attached to a horse drawn wagon can be seen in the foreground by the northwest corner. Information printed at the bottom front list "Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory, Farmington, NH." Divided back card.
Multiples exist of this card. A black and white version of this card also exists in the collection. One card has been filled out with a statement, but not an address. It reads: "Burned when Dole and Waldron Show factory. Mrs Lamgille (nurse) was helping broken leg. Dana Burke was also injured when he was helping remove a safe in Robinsons' Poll Room. Safe dropped on his foot."
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W. J. Evans, C W Whitehouse, Frank W Swallow Postcard Company INC
W. J. Evans, C W Whitehouse, Frank W Swallow Postcard Company INC
Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory Miniture Postcard
Miniature Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory souvenir postcard. photo is taken toward the northwest corner of the mill building from the street. The building is four stories and has decorative brick work along the top of the building as trim and a front brick facade on the roof, decorative brick window work, and in front Gothic shaped brick doorway with what appear to be divided wooden doors.. An automobile and metal fire escapes can be seen in the foreground and side by the northwest corner. Information printed at the top list "Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory, No 2, Farmington, NH." Non divided back.
Size 2.5" x 3.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W. J. Evans, C W Whitehouse, Frank W Swallow Postcard Company INC
W. J. Evans, C W Whitehouse, Frank W Swallow Postcard Company INC
Talking About Independence Day Farmington News, Page2, 1896-06-26
A Farmington News article talking about Independence Day. This is page 2, of the June 26th 1896 issue.<br /><br />The piece about independence Day reads: <br /><br /><em>FARMINGTON TO CELEBRATE</em><br /><em> PLENTY OF ENTHUSIASM,</em><br /><em> MONEY AND BRAINS.</em><br /><br /><em>COMMITTEES BUSY ARRANGING IN</em><br /><em> TERESTING FEATURES</em><br /><br /><em> The meeting at the town hall Friday night to discuss a Fourth of July cele- bration, was a distinctively business gathering of young men of thee town. It organized by choosing A I Nute, chairman, Eugene B Hayes, secretary; W J Evans, treasurer, and the affair celebrating Independence Day was discussed in an of hand way It was announced that money enough had been pledged to assure a start in the project, so it was suggested that a committee</em><br /><br /><p><em>of which the president, secretary and</em><br /><em>treasurer should be members, should be,</em><br /><em>appointed The following names were</em><br /><em>added S. Leavitt, Fred Hanson F</em><br /><em>H Roberts, John S Hayes and Her</em><br /><em>man J Pike This committee is to</em><br /><em>appoint sub-committee where neces-</em><br /><em>sary The members got together at</em><br /><em>once and the following appointments</em><br /><em>were made: On advertising, Messrs</em><br /><em>Leavitt and Hanson, sports, Messrs.</em><br /><em>Haynes and Pike, on speaker for horri-</em><br /><em>bles, A J Nute. trade teams and horri-</em><br /><em>bles, Haynes, music F H Roberts.</em></p>
<p><em>The committee is busy at work upon</em><br /><em>a program which shall include a parade,</em><br /><em>athletic sports, such as bicycle, foot,</em><br /><em>potato and other races, a greased</em><br /><em>pig, etc. Prizes will be offered for best</em><br /><em>team and single foot passenger in parade</em><br /><em>of horribles There will doubtless be</em><br /><em>an expert tight-rope walker who will</em><br /><em>give exhibitions at intervals during the</em><br /><em>day The Cadet .Band has beea en-</em><br /><em>gaged for a series of concerts, and there</em><br /><em>will be two games of ball between the</em><br /><em>Rochesters and Farmingtons.<br /><br /></em><em>A sum of money has been set aside</em><br /><em>as a gratuitous gift for the athletic club</em></p>
<p><em>of the high school to give an exhibition</em><br /><em>during the day. Of course this pro-</em><br /><em>gram will be altered and amended and</em><br /><em>doubtless interesting features added to</em><br /><em>it, and that there will be a display of</em><br /><em>fireworks in the evening is a matter of</em><br /><em>course There will half fare on the</em></p>
<p><em>Boston and Maine R R if matters can</em><br /><em>be so arranged. Take it all in all the</em><br /><em>outlook is rosy for a splendid celebra-</em><br /><em>tion and general good time.</em></p>
<br />Caption of the photo reads:<br /><br /><em>This is Sid. He started the Fourth of July celebration project, found a responsive enthusi asm and is at the head of the committee of arrangements</em><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1896
Talking About Independence Day Farmington News, Page 2 Friday, July 4th, 1930
A Farmington News article talking about Independence Day. This is Page 2 of the Friday, July 4th, 1930 issue.<br /><br />The piece about independence Day reads: <br /><br /><em>JULY FOURTH</em><br /><br /><em><em> The 'News goes to print this week on the eve of the great American holiday. Independence day. July 4th which occurs on Friday. It will be the 154th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and chat ' the spirit of 76”still sur- vives not merely as a tradition but as one of the greatest American achievements, there is plenty of manifest evidence within our na- tional boundaries and all United States possessions Business will be suspended generally and the Ameri- can colors will predominate. While Farming-ton has contemplated no or dered program for the day'’s cele- bration. there will be nothing- lack- log in the spirit of the occasion From the small child up there will an ardent display of American pride If not with a participation the revelry and the enchantment of adding; to the general racket, there will be an ordered preservation of peace and prosperity that has been in preparation for many weeks. The grooming of residential proper- ty and places of business has been in preparation for midsummer and the 4th of July tor many weeks and the 4th of July for many weeks and the accomplishments are impressed upon any and all observers who cure to survey the general aspect with thoughtful consideration. Wherever a piece,of property of whatever na- ture has .an outstanding prominence there have been no reservations in making it presentable to the gaze with cleanliness and features of beauty more or less abundant. Beautiful gardens, green, well- cropped lawns and fresh paint fore- cast the glamour and redolence of a thrifty and well-ordered community The preservation of the citizenry and the property of such a compos- ite structure is among our first re- gards. Especially at such times as the Fourth of July when-the bars of restraint are let down while a great event of universal moment is being celebrated, there is likely to be. with with no intention at lawlessness, a com- mon relaxation toward destruction On such occasions as the Fourth of July, the real patriot, whether youth or adult, is the individual who regards with scrupulous care the rights of others and joins his fellows in the wildest of celebration without abandon In such a spirit of celebration everybody has the sympathy and encouragement of the community Those who use the crowded highways at this season are especially cautioned to avoid colli- sion and destruction to themselves and others. Herein lies one of the greatest elements of danger and it is sincerely hoped that the "News" will have few, if any, local casualties to report after the holiday has passed. To impress the great element of danger that that is abroad at this time, insurance statistics show that more people buy automobile insurance on or prior to this holiday than at any other holiday season of the year. To show that the apprehension is well founded, the insurance com- panies report that for one day more claims are paid than for any other day In the year except Labor day We certainly urge our citizens to </em></em><em>celebrate the Fourth and to Indulge </em><em>in all the reasonable pastimes, but to </em><em>exercise extreme care In the preser-</em><em>vation of their own safety and the </em><em>safety of others. The handling of </em><em>fireworks and explosives should at </em><em>all times be entrusted to mature </em><em>judgment and we sincerely hope </em><em>that wherever children are allowed </em><em>to handle these instruments it </em><em>will be under the supervision of </em><em>their elders. From Thursday at </em><em>midnight until Friday at midnight </em><em>the town will be under extra, police </em><em>surveillance and all lines of law and </em><em>order- will be drawn tight. Traffic </em><em>rules must be observed and extreme </em><em>precaution be taken against fire. </em><em>With' these suggestions In mind, not </em><em>to spoil or detract from anybody's </em><em>good time, but rather to Insure the </em><em>resumption of our peace, prosperity </em><em>and pursuit of -happiness after the </em><em>"Glorious Fourth'* has passed, the </em><em>"News" extends its best wishes for </em><em>every bounty that the holiday may </em><em>afford.</em>
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<em>FHS-Kyle Leach</em>
Farmington News
Farmington News
1930
Talking About Independence Day Farmington News, Page 1 Thursday, July 9th, 1964
A Farmington News article talking about Independence Day. This is Page 1 of the Thursday, July 9th, 1964. <br /><br />The piece about independence Day reads:<br /><br /><em>4th of July celebration</em><br /><br /><p><em>FARMINGTON--A unique Fourth,</em><br /><em>of July community celebration,</em><br /><em>featured by an "Uncle Sam .and</em><br /><em>Liberty” parade, was held on the</em><br /><em>Meaderboro Road, Farmington,</em><br /><em>Saturday afternoon. This safe, sane</em><br /><em>holiday celebration was sponsored</em><br /><em>by residents of the Meaderboro</em><br /><em>Rd. and was an excellent display</em><br /><em>of community spirit.</em></p>
<p><em>The costumed parade formed at</em><br /><em>the home or Mr. and Mrs, Leslie</em><br /><em>Barden with Uncle Sam and Drum</em><br /><em>Majorettes at the head of the</em><br /><em>parade followed by Miss Liberty</em><br /><em>on a float with three attendants,</em><br /><em>barrel rollers, girls in costumes</em><br /><em>of many lands, clowns, fire--</em><br /><em>cracker girls, pirates and square</em><br /><em>dancers. The parade proceeded to</em><br /><em>the Meaderboro Road Schoolhouse.</em><br /><em>which was appropriately decorated</em><br /><em>for the occasion, for a series of</em><br /><em>circus acts on the school grounds,</em><br /><em>Billy Haskins acted as Uncle Sam</em><br /><em>and master of ceremonies. Bonnie</em><br /><em>Bach was Miss Liberty and her at-</em><br /><em>tendants were Cathy Harden, Cathy</em><br /><em>Smith and Janice LePage. The drum</em><br /><em>majorettes were Sayre Borden,</em><br /><em>Patty Tarmey and Ruth Scruton.</em><br /><em>Each group presented their own</em><br /><em>specialty acts to the enjoyment of</em><br /><em>the onlookers.</em></p>
<p><em>The circus was followed by</em><br /><em>family picnicing.</em><br /><em>Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Barden</em><br /><em>tere directors of this community effort<br /></em><em>to keep the Fourth of July safe<br /></em><em>and sane for families of the<br /></em><em>neighborhood. Over 100 people were<br /></em><em>present at this outing.</em></p>
<br /><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1964
Souvenir Postcard Unpaved Flower Lined Street Landscape With Fence and Pond Farmington NH
Divided back style, colorized souvenir postcard of an unpaved, flower lined, street landscape with fence and pond in Farmington, NH. A road, tree, and flowers are in the foreground to the left and a pond and fence to the right of the card, with open landscape in the background. Postcard has footnote at bottom front which says " Greetings from Farmington N.H."
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Tichnor Brothers Quality Views
Cambridge Massachusetts
Tichnor Brothers Quality Views
Cambridge Massachusetts
Circa 1910
Souvenir Postcard Town Hall Farmington NH
Black and white souvenir postcard of the Old Town Hall on the site of the destroyed Farmington Opera House. The view is of the front and both sides of the building facing the Old Town Hall. The two story building, with an internal mezzanine or balcony is brick with white wooden trim. It has many double high windows on the front and both sides. The facade is done in Greek Revival style with a four column, double story portico with a small, angled roof. A set of double doors greet anyone ascending the three steps. Each front double door has a half semi-circle window above it. Mature trees are seen lining Main Street and surrounding buildings can be seen in the background. Two vehicles can be seen in the photo. Two memorial markers flank the front walkway.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Merrimack Postcard Company Haverhill Mass.
Merrimack Postcard Company Haverhill Mass.
Mid 20th Century