Rattlesnake Island Web Site

IslandRadio · 10-08-2009, 09:00 AM

What the heck

last year, in my copious free time

I started a web site dedicated to Rattlesnake Island. Well, I haven't made a whole lot of progress since then, but the site is up.

My intention as time goes on, is to include information relevant to Island residents and visitors, as well as some information about the Lake in general (or pointers to this information).

Perhaps notices of association meetings, services available on the island, cams, historical information, etc. just to name some.

Comments and information, etc. are welcome !!!!

The site is here:

http://www.rattlesnakeisland.net

Thanks and Regards, Steve

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-08-2009, 09:50 AM

I would be happy to help provide information for your great website!
The Rattlesnake Island Gallery in PhotoPost is quite extensive.

Cabin Fever of Timber Island found this in her cabin attic. I still haven't gotten around to cleaning it up.

Boardwalk BluesBoy posted this very similar Rattlesnake Island Lots for Sale.

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-08-2009, 10:00 AM

Excerpt from the wonderful Three Centuries on Winnipesaukee by Paul H. Blaisdell.
A great deal on a hardcover can be found here!

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-08-2009, 10:10 AM

DaveR started an interesting thread a while back - Why is it called Rattlesnake Island? Smith Point says that he actually saw a Rattlesnake when he was 15! (Post 16)

If you visit the Libby Museum in Wolfeboro, you can see the skin of a rattlesnake from our island.

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-08-2009, 10:43 AM

Here is an excerpt from Lake Winnipesaukee by Bruce Heald. A great book for anyone that loves the lake! (Christmas is just around the corner!

)

IslandRadio · 10-08-2009, 10:44 AM

Rattlesnake Gal - thanks a lot for the info! It's hard to believe that the lots sold for $100.00 back then - considering what they are selling for today, on a regular basis.

I have a couple of old lot maps of the island, and I believe I can make a new one with current information including current lot lines, etc. I don't know if this would be of interest to anyone (except for me), but when I get it done, I'll let everyone know.

Should be an interesting project, in any event

Thanks and Regards,

Steve

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-08-2009, 10:46 AM

I just recently purchased the Rattlesnake Island maps from the town. Am I legally able to post them? I have Barndoor Island somewhere too.

IslandRadio · 10-08-2009, 10:56 AM

Is this a GIS map in hard copy? Technically, it is all public information. In fact, I was going to use GIS to generate the lot map which is maybe what you did.

Some towns, such as Gilford have their GIS on-line, so you can generate maps at will. With others, you have to go to the town hall to get a map. My plan was to see if the town would, rather than print a hard copy of the map, generate one or more bitmaps (this can typically be done in GIS), which I could then put together to form a single map.

Good stuff

Regards, Steve

tis · 10-08-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandRadio

Rattlesnake Gal - thanks a lot for the info! It's hard to believe that the lots sold for $100.00 back then - considering what they are selling for today, on a regular basis

Steve

I don't think the lots sold for that. He originally LEASED the lots for 99 years. I think that is a list of the lease options.

Flyfisha · 10-08-2009, 12:53 PM

The leases were for a period of one year. They ended in the late sixties when the lots went up for sale. People who were already leasing the lots had first priority as well as a discount. My family started leasing in 1961 and bought around 1968 for $5000. Not a bad deal!!!

tis · 10-08-2009, 04:57 PM

Right, the leases were for one year, but somehow I am pretty sure there was a 99 year clause in there? That is what my Dad said and he and my Mom were friends of the Melansons. I mean who would build a house on a lot on which they were only assured a one year lease?

Flyfisha · 10-08-2009, 07:50 PM

Most of the buildings during that time were temporary at best. Ours consisted of a tent platform with a framework for walls. Each year we would hang canvas on the frame. It was a simple life, with no electricity and phone, a far cry from today. I will check some old paperwork and look for the long term clause. I don't think it was an option during our lease back in 1961. It easily could have been a previous option.

Rattlesnake Guy · 10-08-2009, 08:34 PM

My uncle and his family had a tent platform during those years on the end facing Diamond. They ended up building on Cow but have lots of great memories of the years on Rattlesnake.

Massasauga · 10-08-2009, 08:41 PM

I have 30+ very unique photos and newspaper articles which feature Rattlesnake Island... These documents were collected by Dorothy and John Rogers (lot 69) over many years... Cool stuff. Hopefully you have a scanner? It would also be nice if (as you scan this stuff for the website) that you might be able able to provide a CD/DVD for Dotty and John Rogers who so dilligently collected this history over the past 30+ years. I am at lot 68 (right next to dotty/John) and I am there most every weekend... so stop by anytime.

Thanks...

Bluebell · 10-08-2009, 09:28 PM

Thanks for sharing all of those great photos.

DRH · 10-24-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandRadio

I have a couple of old lot maps of the island, and I believe I can make a new one with current information including current lot lines, etc. I don't know if this would be of interest to anyone (except for me), but when I get it done, I'll let everyone know. Thanks and Regards,

Steve

Steve,

I have this .JPG version of a topographical map of Rattlesnake, if it's of any help to you for your project.

DRH

JMR · 10-25-2009, 07:37 PM

What a great idea. Is it possible to get the owners list from the Assn and post it on the website?

I look forward to the evolution of the site

ned · 10-25-2009, 09:17 PM

I took this photo from the Meredith Bay development with a Nikon 400MM lense

10-08-2009, 09:00 AM	#1
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	Rattlesnake Island Web Site What the heck last year, in my copious free time I started a web site dedicated to Rattlesnake Island. Well, I haven't made a whole lot of progress since then, but the site is up. My intention as time goes on, is to include information relevant to Island residents and visitors, as well as some information about the Lake in general (or pointers to this information). Perhaps notices of association meetings, services available on the island, cams, historical information, etc. just to name some. Comments and information, etc. are welcome !!!! The site is here: http://www.rattlesnakeisland.net Thanks and Regards, Steve

10-08-2009, 09:50 AM	#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	What Have You Unleashed? I would be happy to help provide information for your great website! The Rattlesnake Island Gallery in PhotoPost is quite extensive. Cabin Fever of Timber Island found this in her cabin attic. I still haven't gotten around to cleaning it up. Boardwalk BluesBoy posted this very similar Rattlesnake Island Lots for Sale.

10-08-2009, 10:00 AM	#3
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	Rattlesnake Excerpt Excerpt from the wonderful Three Centuries on Winnipesaukee by Paul H. Blaisdell. A great deal on a hardcover can be found here! Attached Images

10-08-2009, 10:10 AM	#4
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	Thread With Good Facts and Stories DaveR started an interesting thread a while back - Why is it called Rattlesnake Island? Smith Point says that he actually saw a Rattlesnake when he was 15! (Post 16) If you visit the Libby Museum in Wolfeboro, you can see the skin of a rattlesnake from our island.

10-08-2009, 10:43 AM	#5
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	Lake Winnipesaukee Excerpt Here is an excerpt from Lake Winnipesaukee by Bruce Heald. A great book for anyone that loves the lake! (Christmas is just around the corner! ) Attached Images

10-08-2009, 10:44 AM	#6
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	Lot map of the island Rattlesnake Gal - thanks a lot for the info! It's hard to believe that the lots sold for $100.00 back then - considering what they are selling for today, on a regular basis. I have a couple of old lot maps of the island, and I believe I can make a new one with current information including current lot lines, etc. I don't know if this would be of interest to anyone (except for me), but when I get it done, I'll let everyone know. Should be an interesting project, in any event Thanks and Regards, Steve

10-08-2009, 10:46 AM	#7
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	Maps from Town I just recently purchased the Rattlesnake Island maps from the town. Am I legally able to post them? I have Barndoor Island somewhere too.

10-08-2009, 10:56 AM	#8
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	Is this a GIS map in hard copy? Technically, it is all public information. In fact, I was going to use GIS to generate the lot map which is maybe what you did. Some towns, such as Gilford have their GIS on-line, so you can generate maps at will. With others, you have to go to the town hall to get a map. My plan was to see if the town would, rather than print a hard copy of the map, generate one or more bitmaps (this can typically be done in GIS), which I could then put together to form a single map. Good stuff Regards, Steve

10-08-2009, 12:53 PM	#10
Flyfisha Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rattlesnake Island Posts: 139 Thanks: 58 Thanked 45 Times in 23 Posts	Lease The leases were for a period of one year. They ended in the late sixties when the lots went up for sale. People who were already leasing the lots had first priority as well as a discount. My family started leasing in 1961 and bought around 1968 for $5000. Not a bad deal!!!

10-08-2009, 04:57 PM	#11
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,411 Thanks: 720 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	Right, the leases were for one year, but somehow I am pretty sure there was a 99 year clause in there? That is what my Dad said and he and my Mom were friends of the Melansons. I mean who would build a house on a lot on which they were only assured a one year lease?

10-08-2009, 07:50 PM	#12
Flyfisha Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rattlesnake Island Posts: 139 Thanks: 58 Thanked 45 Times in 23 Posts	leases Most of the buildings during that time were temporary at best. Ours consisted of a tent platform with a framework for walls. Each year we would hang canvas on the frame. It was a simple life, with no electricity and phone, a far cry from today. I will check some old paperwork and look for the long term clause. I don't think it was an option during our lease back in 1961. It easily could have been a previous option.

10-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#13
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	My uncle and his family had a tent platform during those years on the end facing Diamond. They ended up building on Cow but have lots of great memories of the years on Rattlesnake.

10-08-2009, 08:41 PM	#14
Massasauga Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Winter=Gilford / Summer=Rattlesnake Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 39 Times in 9 Posts	Contact me when you are out on the Island... I have 30+ very unique photos and newspaper articles which feature Rattlesnake Island... These documents were collected by Dorothy and John Rogers (lot 69) over many years... Cool stuff. Hopefully you have a scanner? It would also be nice if (as you scan this stuff for the website) that you might be able able to provide a CD/DVD for Dotty and John Rogers who so dilligently collected this history over the past 30+ years. I am at lot 68 (right next to dotty/John) and I am there most every weekend... so stop by anytime. Thanks...

10-08-2009, 09:28 PM	#15
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 74 Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Thanks for sharing all of those great photos.

10-25-2009, 07:37 PM	#17
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Rattlesnake ideas What a great idea. Is it possible to get the owners list from the Assn and post it on the website? I look forward to the evolution of the site

10-25-2009, 09:17 PM	#18
ned Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 3 Posts	Nice photo of Rattlesnake this fall attached I took this photo from the Meredith Bay development with a Nikon 400MM lense Attached Images