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LindaR · 02-24-2013, 09:32 AM

In the mid 1960's my Grandparents used to bring me to Lake Winninesaukee for a week in the summer. They have sinced passed and I would now like to bring my grandchildren. I know it was the southern end of the lake, possibly Alton Bay. The owners or operators of the cabins where we stayed were the Ieta's. It was right on the lake. I was only 10 or 11 but I remember hearing music across the water and my Grandmother said there was a band playing in a band shell. I don't know if this helps with locating the cabins, but any info would be greatly appreciated.

RLW · 02-24-2013, 10:15 AM

LindaR, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends. I am more than positive that the members will be right here to help with you locating the cabins that you are looking for.

Natt · 02-24-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LindaR

In the mid 1960's my Grandparents used to bring me to Lake Winninesaukee for a week in the summer. They have sinced passed and I would now like to bring my grandchildren. I know it was the southern end of the lake, possibly Alton Bay. The owners or operators of the cabins where we stayed were the Ieta's. It was right on the lake. I was only 10 or 11 but I remember hearing music across the water and my Grandmother said there was a band playing in a band shell. I don't know if this helps with locating the cabins, but any info would be greatly appreciated.

Quite possibly the Aieta's on the Moultonborough side of Ctr. Harbor bay and the bandstand would have been across the water where it remains today, though redesigned.

Pineedles · 02-25-2013, 09:09 AM

Perhaps you stayed at Colonial Pines on Alpine Park Road in Moultonborough. The band concerts in town can be enjoyed quite well from there.

LindaR · 02-27-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Natt

Quite possibly the Aieta's on the Moultonborough side of Ctr. Harbor bay and the bandstand would have been across the water where it remains today, though redesigned.

Thank you so much!

upthesaukee · 02-27-2013, 11:43 AM

Linda, in Alton Bay, there are cottages starting on the east side of the bay right across the street from the town beach. They are just across the road. Going out that road, there are several older cottages that would be within "the sound" of the bandstand that is on the other side of the bay. Names have undoubtably changed over the years.

On the other side of the road, heading toward Laconia is Sandy Point with many cottages, sitting out on a point of land, with beaches on all three sides.

Were the cottages on the water, or across a street? Also, on the east side of the bay was the Oak Birch Inn, which had a couple of bowling alleys in the basement, and showed movies there as well. Any help with your recollections?

Happy Gourmand · 02-27-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Natt

Quite possibly the Aieta's on the Moultonborough side of Ctr. Harbor bay and the bandstand would have been across the water where it remains today, though redesigned.

My money's on Natt on this one.

Orion · 03-01-2013, 09:13 AM

In addition to the bandstand in Alton Bay, there was the roller rink (now condo's) where the town docks are. There certainly would have been a lot of music coming from there.

riverat · 03-02-2013, 10:32 PM

Could also have been in the christian conference center area

02-24-2013, 09:32 AM	#1
LindaR Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking for info In the mid 1960's my Grandparents used to bring me to Lake Winninesaukee for a week in the summer. They have sinced passed and I would now like to bring my grandchildren. I know it was the southern end of the lake, possibly Alton Bay. The owners or operators of the cabins where we stayed were the Ieta's. It was right on the lake. I was only 10 or 11 but I remember hearing music across the water and my Grandmother said there was a band playing in a band shell. I don't know if this helps with locating the cabins, but any info would be greatly appreciated.

02-24-2013, 10:15 AM	#2
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	*LindaR,* I just noticed that you are fairly new to *posting* on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends. I am more than positive that the members will be right here to help with you locating the cabins that you are looking for. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

02-27-2013, 11:43 AM	#6
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,596 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,450 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	Alton Bay Linda, in Alton Bay, there are cottages starting on the east side of the bay right across the street from the town beach. They are just across the road. Going out that road, there are several older cottages that would be within "the sound" of the bandstand that is on the other side of the bay. Names have undoubtably changed over the years. On the other side of the road, heading toward Laconia is Sandy Point with many cottages, sitting out on a point of land, with beaches on all three sides. Were the cottages on the water, or across a street? Also, on the east side of the bay was the Oak Birch Inn, which had a couple of bowling alleys in the basement, and showed movies there as well. Any help with your recollections? __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	roller rink In addition to the bandstand in Alton Bay, there was the roller rink (now condo's) where the town docks are. There certainly would have been a lot of music coming from there.

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riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Could also have been in the christian conference center area __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

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