1907 Barn Wall Hand Written Note
Note, from 1907, found on the wall of a barn at 567 Main Street, Farmington NH. The note is hand written in a dark, wide pencil. <br /><br />The note reads: <br /><br /><em>This line shows how tall Ruth Gordon was the Sunday before Easter in 1097 just before her 13 birthday on April 11, 1907.</em><br /><br /><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
1907
1914 Graphite Drawing-House-62 Main Street Farmington NH
1914 Graphite Drawing-House-62 Main Street Farmington NH
It was signed Leon Nahikian. But was either done by Sarkis Marookeh Nahikian born 1893 or his younger brother Dickran Marookeh Nahikian born 1899. This family emigrated from Armenia to Worcester, Mass in 1898, and moved to Michigan c 1915. Leon Narhikian is listed once in the Detroit city directory, but in every vital record both brothers used their Armenian names.
In 1918 a Marookeh Nahikian of Detroit was named as "brother" of Mardig Nahikian when Mardig registered for the WW 1 draft.
How the Nahikian family knew the family living at 62 Main Street in Farmington is a mystery.
The family living at 62 Main in the 1920 census was Chester Moulton and his wife and children. Chester was a fruit farmer. He had been married previously in 1899 to Edith Ham, had 5 children, but his wife left him and the children before 1910. A woman listed as "boarder" in his 1910 household, Carrie B. Jones, was "wife" by 1940 census although they did not marry until 1942.
This is a digital file. it is not in the museum collection.
FHS-RKL
Either done by Sarkis Marookeh Nahikian born 1893 or his younger brother Dickran Marookeh Nahikian born 1899.
Jane Stephenson-Plainfield Historical Society
1929 Farmington NH National Bank Booklet
A short, multi-page Farmington NH National Bank booklet for information and marketing purposes. The booklet starts with a drawing of the bank. Next the booklet has a list of officers, directors, and cashiers. The following page offers an early history.<br /><br /><br />The early history reads:<br /><br /><em>EARLY HISTORY THE FARMINGTON NATIONAL BANK is the out growth of a State Bank which was organized some time previous to January 1, 1855, such records as are available not giving us the exact date. Over three-quarters of a century have elapsed since that time and volumes might be written on the changes which have taken place in the Town and also in methods of banking. We find that back in April and May of the year 1872, Citizens' Meetings were held to give consideration to the organizing of a National Bank. As a result of these meet- ings, G. W. Herring and Charles W. Thurston proceeded to Washington for the purpose of obtaining permission to organize, and this authority was given under date of May 15, 1872. Under date of June 3, 1872, Articles of Association were adopted, and a Board of nine Directors elected. The following men were elected to the Board: G. W. Herring, John H. Barker, Alonzo Nute, Charles Talpey,]. F. Cloutman,H. B. Edgerly, C. W. Thurston, Martin L. Hayes and Edwin Wallace. The Directors then chose the following officers: G.W. Herring, President, J. F. Cloutman, Vice-President, and Thomas F. Cooke, Cashier. The certificate of organization was sworn to before Daniel W. Edgerly, Notary Public, under date of July 19, 1872, and sent to Washington upon receipt of which a Charter was granted by Honorable John Jay Knox, Comp- troller of the Currency, under date of July 27, 1872. <br /><br /></em>The booklet continues with photos of of the old bank and the new bank buildings<em>. </em>It offers a short service statement and then outlines each department, for a total of six departemnts.<em> the booklet concludes with full page photos of the bank president, vice president, cashier, and director.<br /><br /></em>This item was found in a School Street property.<em><br /><br />Size: 5"x 6.75"<br /></em><br />Condition: The booklet shows some signs of minor wear and tear and does have a triangular tear at the bottom near the center of the booklet.<em><br /><br /><br /></em>FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington NH National Bank
Farmington NH National Bank
1929
Donated by Roger Nason
1929 Old Town Hall Building Dedication Sepia Photograph
A 1929 sepia photograph of the Old Town Hall Building dedication day. The building was built 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. At least three vehicles can be seen in the photo on the street to the right of the building. A very large crowd of townsfolk are assembled in front of the building extending well into Main Street.
Condition: Fair. The photo has two edge tears; one in the lower right and one on the right half way up the photo. A corner is missing and small piece is missing from the border on the left. There are several stains. There is also some kind of paper adhered to the back of the photo, sporadically, probably from being adhered and then torn from a page.
Size: 6.5" x 8.25"
FHS-Kyle Leach
1929
1938 Thayercrest Farmington NH Front Left View Black & White Photograph
A black & white photograph, from 1938, of the Thayercrest home on north Main Street in Farmington NH. The view is front left. The drive and front of the home are visible. Some of the landscaping, trees, and frontage are also visible. Part of the retaining wall and a walk are also visible.
Size: 4"x6"
Condition: Excellent
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown, but possible one of the Thayer family.
1938
Part of the Beulah Thayer Collection
1973 Article Educational Building Project Congregational Church Farmington News Page1
A 1973 article covering the project of the educational building of the Congregational Church Farmington News, Page 1, August 8th 1973 issue.
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-RKL
Farmington News
Farmington News
1973
Black & White Souvenir Postcards Old Stone Lobby Farmington NH
A black & white souvenir postcard of the "Old Stone Lobby," downtown Farmington, NH. The black and white photograph focuses on the front of the building . The photo is smaller than the size of the postcard. A sister postcard in the collection appears to be from a different period as the planting and trees surrounding the stone lobby do not match one another. The lobby was at the juncture of Church and Union Streets.
The stone lobby was to be finished by noon on October 6, 1859. It was commissioned by Colonel Louis Bell. The cost of the land, labor and structure was either $175 or $375. There are two competing documents on this. If it had not been completed by that date by William H. Sampson, the town Stonemason, would forfeit $10 weekly until complete. It was never finished as intended, as the American Civil War began during construction.
First intended as a jail to temporarily hold county accused, then intended to be used to temporarily hold town lawless. It is unclear if it was ever actually used for either of those purposes. The building was used for livestock. It was razed and the stones repurposed in 1950.
It is said the structure was 10" by 10' and about 6.5' high. Inside two spaces 2' by 6' were on one side. It had 2' windows and 3/4" iron bars over the windows and doorway.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Early 20th Century
Black & White Lithograph Print J F Cloutman Residence Farmington NH
A black & white line lithograph print of the J. F. Cloutman residence in Farmington NH encased with a wood frame under glass. The two story residence can be see, as can the front porch, side porch, and back and side additions. The home has extensive fretwork and balustrades and features many windows and several bay windows. The yard is well landscaped and tree lined and is enclosed with an elaborate waist fence. A few people can be seen in the image, as well as a carriage being pulled by two horses. The residence faces into Main Street and to the left of the house is School Street.
Size: 9.5" x 11.5"
Condition:Good. General wear and fading.
FHS -Kyle Leach
Braselmann
Braselmann
Black & White Souvenir Postcard The Gray Family House
The F. S. Gray family house, black & white, Farmington, NH souvenir postcard. A large two story home, with extension to the south, and a small garage. It was painted a light color and had shutters, a wrap around front porch, and a box window. The house faced Main Street and was on the corner of Main and Union Street. Gray was an optician and jeweler and the family had rooms for let. Divided back postcard.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown, possibly F.S.Gray himself.
Unknown, possibly F.S.Gray himself.
Color Photos Farmington NH First Congregational Church Clock Being Repaired
Photographs of the Farmington NH First Congregational Church clock being repaired. The color photos appear to be taken from a vantage point on Main Street. two workers can be seen doing work on the clock.
FHS- Kyle leach
Joann Doke
Puddledock Press
Joann Doke
Puddledock Press
Joann Doke
Puddledock Press