Old Wolfeboro

tis · 10-18-2020, 03:43 PM

That does look like a water ski. The tower is the town hall. Brewster would be to the right of the picture.

Top-Water · 10-18-2020, 04:50 PM

Old Wolfeboro / Deleted

ApS · 10-18-2020, 05:54 PM

What is now the Town Hall was donated to Wolfeboro by John Brewster.

Built in 1888, you've got to stand on the sidewalk and take it all in. It's impressive and much grander than it looks from a drive-by.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_Memorial_Hall

JEEPONLY · 10-19-2020, 02:15 AM

https://books.google.com/books?id=tO...m%20nh&f=false

Top-Water · 10-19-2020, 05:07 AM

Old Wolfeboro / Deleted

Top-Water · 10-20-2020, 06:07 AM

From a long time ago when the pace (of life) was a lot slower in the lakes region

ApS · 10-20-2020, 08:29 AM

"North" Main Street takes a traveler west out of town. This view must be miles away--perhaps photographed from Winter Harbor?

Maybe the area now occupied by "Robin Acres"?

Anyone recognize any of those barns as landmarks?

tis · 10-20-2020, 01:19 PM

APS, I don't think it's out as far as Robin Acres. I think the upper part of the picture could be the top of North Main St. hill. Remember there were no trees then, all fields so it might look further than it is? I wish the building were a little clearer though. I think the houses along the lake are Sewall Road.

barefootbay · 10-20-2020, 06:01 PM

That’s a tough one. The topography has changed so much in the last 100 yrs it’s hard to identify a specific local , especially since time has moved on and the old timer contingent is pretty much gone now as well.

Top-Water · 10-24-2020, 06:10 PM

Other speed boats from back in the day Lady W. and Lady J. out of northeast marine.

Top-Water · 10-24-2020, 06:32 PM

Clarks Point / Barndoor Island

Top-Water · 10-24-2020, 06:41 PM

Greater Wolfeboro

JEEPONLY · 10-25-2020, 02:59 AM

These great old pictures create a beautiful scene of a life that will never again exist around here. The few that have memories, and experiences, they can connect to the photos are fortunate, just as we are fortunate to hear their extended thoughts.

I know this suggestion is out of the realm of the Lakes Region- but if you know ANYTHING about NYC, you owe it to yourself to read the 1970 novel (illustrated novel- and still in print!)- Time and Again, by Jack Finney.

I read this book once a year, every year, for 20 years after first receiving it from a friend. It's a peaceful respite from the pace of today's life in a beautifully written hand.

You have time- sit back, relax and get lost in this fabulous story!

tis · 10-25-2020, 05:58 AM

Brewster was so pretty when it was an open field to the lake. Top, do you have post cards? Where are all these pictures from?

10-18-2020, 04:50 PM	#2
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10-19-2020, 02:15 AM	#4
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10-19-2020, 05:07 AM	#5
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10-20-2020, 08:29 AM	#7
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,943 Thanks: 2,218 Thanked 779 Times in 555 Posts	Landmarks Needed... "North" Main Street takes a traveler west out of town. This view must be miles away--perhaps photographed from Winter Harbor? Maybe the area now occupied by "Robin Acres"? Anyone recognize any of those barns as landmarks?

10-18-2020, 03:43 PM	#1
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,767 Thanks: 754 Thanked 1,462 Times in 1,018 Posts	That does look like a water ski. The tower is the town hall. Brewster would be to the right of the picture.

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10-18-2020, 05:54 PM	#3
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,943 Thanks: 2,218 Thanked 779 Times in 555 Posts	What is now the Town Hall was donated to Wolfeboro by John Brewster. Built in 1888, you've got to stand on the sidewalk and take it all in. It's impressive and much grander than it looks from a drive-by. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_Memorial_Hall

10-20-2020, 06:07 AM	#6
Top-Water Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 674 Thanks: 1,535 Thanked 714 Times in 431 Posts	From a long time ago when the pace (of life) was a lot slower in the lakes region

10-20-2020, 01:19 PM	#8
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,767 Thanks: 754 Thanked 1,462 Times in 1,018 Posts	APS, I don't think it's out as far as Robin Acres. I think the upper part of the picture could be the top of North Main St. hill. Remember there were no trees then, all fields so it might look further than it is? I wish the building were a little clearer though. I think the houses along the lake are Sewall Road.

10-20-2020, 06:01 PM	#9
barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 392 Thanks: 72 Thanked 105 Times in 74 Posts	That’s a tough one. The topography has changed so much in the last 100 yrs it’s hard to identify a specific local , especially since time has moved on and the old timer contingent is pretty much gone now as well.

10-24-2020, 06:10 PM	#10
Top-Water Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 674 Thanks: 1,535 Thanked 714 Times in 431 Posts	Other speed boats from back in the day Lady W. and Lady J. out of northeast marine.

10-24-2020, 06:32 PM	#11
Top-Water Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 674 Thanks: 1,535 Thanked 714 Times in 431 Posts	Clarks Point / Barndoor Island

10-24-2020, 06:41 PM	#12
Top-Water Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 674 Thanks: 1,535 Thanked 714 Times in 431 Posts	Greater Wolfeboro

10-25-2020, 02:59 AM	#13
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	These great old pictures create a beautiful scene of a life that will never again exist around here. The few that have memories, and experiences, they can connect to the photos are fortunate, just as we are fortunate to hear their extended thoughts. I know this suggestion is out of the realm of the Lakes Region- but if you know ANYTHING about NYC, you owe it to yourself to read the 1970 novel (illustrated novel- and still in print!)- Time and Again, by Jack Finney. I read this book once a year, every year, for 20 years after first receiving it from a friend. It's a peaceful respite from the pace of today's life in a beautifully written hand. You have time- sit back, relax and get lost in this fabulous story!

10-25-2020, 05:58 AM	#14
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,767 Thanks: 754 Thanked 1,462 Times in 1,018 Posts	Brewster was so pretty when it was an open field to the lake. Top, do you have post cards? Where are all these pictures from?