Topley House Line Drawing On Card
Topley House on the corner of Main Street and Lincoln Street. A line drawing printed on card paper. The line drawing was created by Irene Furbush, who lived in the home for almost twenty years. The home has two full stories and then a third story living space in the finished attic. The building has a small covered front entrance and a lower bay window in the front right, with three windows above. There is a single window, in the attic floor and it is unknown if this was used for storage or sleeping space. The side of the house offers many windows and a side entrance via a covered open porch. A very large carriage house sits at the back of the house, attached to it, allowing one to be in the carriage house and then directly to the home without going outside. Detail work, beams, fretwork, and shutters all appear to be in very good condition and well maintained. The house has one chimney. The house looks very much like the rending to this day.
Size: 5.5" x 4.25"
Condition: Excellent
FHS-Kyle Leach
Irene Furbush
Irene Furbush
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
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
Souvenir Postcard Old Waldron Mill
Divided back black and white souvenir postcard of the Old Waldron Mill Farmington, NH. Photo of mill is in center of the card embedded in a decorative bark like frame with a curled shaving to the right the photo in sepia brown. Postcard has footnote, bottom left, which says "Old Waldron Mill Farmington N.H" and "Published by C.W. Whitehouse."
Size: 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Circa 1910
Souvenir Postcard Cloutman Electric Light Plant
Souvenir postcard Cloutman Electric Light Plant with divided back. Black and white souvenir postcard of the Cloutman Electric Light Plant Farmington, NH. Photo of the light plant is in center of the card embedded in a decorative bark like frame with a curled shaving at the top of the photo, in sepia brown. Postcard has footnote, bottom under photo, which says "Old Waldron Mill Farmington N.H" <br /><br />Postcard is inscribed in pencil via cursive along the curl and on the left side of the back, with the following two messages: <br /><br /><em>"The large building has been torn down to make the addition to Cloutman Shoe Shop. They are going to rebuild a better one."</em> <br /><br /><em>" I must say good night now Leatha 10-30 just go home from Union, Head over here from Boston tonight Look for me Saturday by 2 o' clock sure I may go to Toronto Canada on business by + bye hurry up and get well and come two I'll tell you about it Sat xx Orrie"</em><br /><br /> The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Orrie Mott East Rocchester<br /><br /> Size 3.5" x 5.5"<br /><br /> FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Circa 1910
Souvenir Black & White Postcard Odd Fellows Block Farmington NH
Odd Fellows Block black and white Farmington, NH souvenir postcard. The fairly close-up photo is taken facing down Main Street, south, specifically focusing on the Odd Fellows Block and other buildings close to the intersection of Central and Main. Most of the buildings appear to be in their original states, as many are no longer standing or have been altered due to fires. Information printed at the bottom top lists "on the square before the fire , Farmington, NH." Electric lines and an electric pole can be seen. Divided back card.
The W.W. Roberts store is on the left corner of the block. The store was a all purpose household goods and pharmacy. Items offered included, but were not limited to: sodas, cigars, film, confectionery, drugs, medicine, and rubber goods. Much adverting and signage can be seen outside the shop. Five people are crossing the street.
The Arthur L. Perkins shop was at the center of the block. A full service women's clothier had two front display bay windows. Items offered included, but were not limited to: dresses ,skirts, hosiery, gloves, and underwear.
Attached to the right was the one story addition which held Chesleys' Shoe store on one side and Edwin LeGro's Optican & Watch shop on the other side. each has one front window and a single door for each store.
In the upper floors of the building is C. H. Pitman Insurance and Real Estate. C. H. Pitman was also a public notary.
Other downtown buildings can be seen in the photo. Many large trees can be seen back center. The Barker Block is still standing and the First Congregational Church can be seen.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W.W. Roberts
W.W. Roberts
Gift of Russell Wentworth 4/4/1952.
Sepia Souvenir Postcard Central House Farmington NH
A sepia Central House souvenir postcard with a view of the front and side of the house. The house is three stories, with the lower floors covered with open porches on the left and front of the house, with low balustrades. Three, tall chimneys can be seen atop the house. A house to the right and left can also be seen. A two horse, covered, carriage is waiting out front of the Central House and people appear to be in the carriage. Distinguishing features of the people are difficult to discern. An electric pole can be seen in the front of the Central House. The photo of the postcard has a Birch bark like border with a curl reveal.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W.J Evans
W.J Evans
Early 20th Century
Sepia Souvenir Postcard Burtman Shoe Co. South Main Street Farmington NH
Sepia souvenir postcard Burtman Shoe Co. south Main Street Farmington , close to the the bend, facing northward. Sepia postcard labeled as" Burtman Shoe Co., Farmington, NH. " The photo seems to be taken from across the street from the factory. A fence, and an electric pole can be see in the foreground to mid ground. A tree stands at the center right of the middle of the photo. The entire front side of the Burtman Shoe Co. building can be seen in the back. All four stories can be seen and the flat roof has a rectangular cupola at the center.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Early 20th Century
Sabine Home Charles Street Black & White Souvenir Postcard Farmington NH
A black & white souvenir postcard of the Sabine home on Charles Street in Farmington, NH. A typical New Englander, The Sabine home was two full stories, plus the attic space. The building has a small covered front entrance and two bay windows, one over another, in the front right. There is a single window, which is covered, in the attic floor and it is unknown if this was used for storage or sleeping space. The side of the house offers many windows and a side entrance via a covered open porch and further back covered screened porch. Detail work, beams, fretwork, and decorative shingles all appear to be in very good condition and well maintained. The house has two chimneys. The house also has a three story, attached, carriage house to the right. Flowers, shrubs and other plantings pepper the front and side yard. A young girl, wearing a dress, stands on the top step of the side porch looking toward the camera.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown