Spindle Point Lighthouse

rkwasson · 10-14-2005, 02:43 PM

Here is a link to the virtual tour showcase for the spindle point house that is for sale. There are a lot of images.
http://www.interactiveproperties.com...owcaseid=46464

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-14-2005, 03:36 PM

That was a cool tour. I was hoping to see the inside of the lighthouse though, including the view from up there.
The knotty pine throughout the house really gives it a warm feeling. The price however, really takes that away.

mcdude · 10-14-2005, 05:23 PM

That was awesome! ....thanks for posting the link. McD

rkwasson · 10-15-2005, 01:07 PM

The Inside of the lighthouse is not safe, as it has not been kept up with, so no one was allowed to go inside to take any photos.

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-20-2005, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rkwasson

The Inside of the lighthouse is not safe, as it has not been kept up with, so no one was allowed to go inside to take any photos.

This news is very distressing. Spindle Point, though not registered as one, is one of Lake Winnipesaukee's historical landmarks! Do you know the owners?
(BTW, you have a nice website.)

Lake Winnipesaukee, by Bruce Heald confirms what video tours NE stated.
The Spindle Point lighthouse was constructed by Colonel Charles Cumming for his daughter as an art studio.

Excerpt from the book:

The origin of Spindle Point can be traced to a 500-acre farm owned by John Eaton and later sold to his son, John Morton Eaton in 1847 for $600. In 1901, John Morton Eaton sold the land for $3,000 to Colonel Charles Cummings, who was a 33-degree Mason. Colonel Cumming intended to leave the Spindle Point Farm to the New Hampshire Grand Lodge of Masons for a Masonic home and retreat; however the cost and maintenance of such a project was far too excessive for the fraternity, thus the land was sold to developers.

Colonel Charles H. Cummings, who lived on Spindle point, passed away on January 20, 1920.

The when the Lady of the Lake was dismantled, her figurehead, which adorned her prow, a lady with a paddle in hand, was removed and placed atop the boathouse of Colonel Charles H. Cummings on Spindle Point. In recent years it was removed. She resides at the Tuck Library in Concord. The Lady of the Lake was dismantled in 1895. Did the Colonel have possession of the figurehead for six years prior to the purchase of the farm?

This website states the tower it was established in 1892.

Useless tidbit of information:
The observatory is such a part of the lake that someone on the point hired an artist to paint a scene on a panel with the view of Spindle Point for use in entertainment center.

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-20-2005, 10:01 AM

This landmark should be preserved. Unfortunately it might be on the path to ruin.
Do any forum members have any experience with declaring an historical landmark?
What is the difference in having a place declared a national landmark as opposed to a NH landmark?
Would it be in the owner's best interest to take this route? Tax breaks, financial aid in restoration etc.
If the owners decide to tear it down or let it crumble, is there anything we can do to stop it?
Does anyone have anything to add to the history of this property?

gravy boat · 10-20-2005, 04:44 PM

Off the cuff -- I predict that someone from out of state will spend the money and buy it, tear down all structures, and build a "cozy" 25 room bungalow.

rkwasson · 10-20-2005, 06:16 PM

It appeared that the "damage" to the lighthouse was mostly in the wood. The stone structure appeared to be solid. If that is the case, then it shouldn't be difficult to repair. There are a lot of restrictions to lakefront construction, so I don't believe that if someone bought the property it would be possible to just tear something down and rebuild. Also the land is not large enough to build a large home on, so the value is in the location (the point) and of course the lighthouse. So, I think that it will be safe.

KevinPlante · 10-23-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rkwasson

the land is not large enough to build a large home on, so the value is in the location (the point) and of course the lighthouse. So, I think that it will be safe.

You can put quite a bit of house on a quarter of an acre.

Lin · 10-23-2005, 07:33 PM

While waiting for a couple of pizzas at Anthonys this weekend I picked up a real estate guide. I noticed that the price for the Spindle point property was dropped. If I remember correctly it's now about $1,375,000.

upthesaukee · 10-23-2005, 10:46 PM

If I could only sneak a check out of the checkbook in my wife's purse....

trfour · 12-13-2005, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

If I could only sneak a check out of the checkbook in my wife's purse....

We all know how sorry that you would have us feel for you,........

You are sooo booby trapped!!!!!!!!!!!!!

T

10-14-2005, 02:43 PM	#1
rkwasson Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Sindle Point Virtual Tour Here is a link to the virtual tour showcase for the spindle point house that is for sale. There are a lot of images. http://www.interactiveproperties.com...owcaseid=46464

10-14-2005, 03:36 PM	#2
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Great Tour! Thanks for Sharing. That was a cool tour. I was hoping to see the inside of the lighthouse though, including the view from up there. The knotty pine throughout the house really gives it a warm feeling. The price however, really takes that away.

10-20-2005, 10:01 AM	#6
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Is There Anything We Can Do? This landmark should be preserved. Unfortunately it might be on the path to ruin. Do any forum members have any experience with declaring an historical landmark? What is the difference in having a place declared a national landmark as opposed to a NH landmark? Would it be in the owner's best interest to take this route? Tax breaks, financial aid in restoration etc. If the owners decide to tear it down or let it crumble, is there anything we can do to stop it? Does anyone have anything to add to the history of this property?

10-20-2005, 04:44 PM	#7
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 595 Thanks: 601 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Spindle Point Off the cuff -- I predict that someone from out of state will spend the money and buy it, tear down all structures, and build a "cozy" 25 room bungalow.

10-20-2005, 06:16 PM	#8
rkwasson Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Easy Repair? It appeared that the "damage" to the lighthouse was mostly in the wood. The stone structure appeared to be solid. If that is the case, then it shouldn't be difficult to repair. There are a lot of restrictions to lakefront construction, so I don't believe that if someone bought the property it would be possible to just tear something down and rebuild. Also the land is not large enough to build a large home on, so the value is in the location (the point) and of course the lighthouse. So, I think that it will be safe.

10-14-2005, 05:23 PM	#3
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	That was awesome! ....thanks for posting the link. McD

10-15-2005, 01:07 PM	#4
rkwasson Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	The Inside of the lighthouse is not safe, as it has not been kept up with, so no one was allowed to go inside to take any photos.

10-23-2005, 07:33 PM	#10
Lin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts & Moultonborough Posts: 673 Thanks: 41 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	While waiting for a couple of pizzas at Anthonys this weekend I picked up a real estate guide. I noticed that the price for the Spindle point property was dropped. If I remember correctly it's now about $1,375,000. __________________ Lin

10-23-2005, 10:46 PM	#11
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,604 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,470 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	If I could only sneak a check out of the checkbook in my wife's purse.... __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!