1950 - "Where to in the Lakes Region" Magazine

mcdude · 02-12-2006, 06:27 PM

(Photo above is of the Ledges on Newfound Lake)

You're all familiar with the "Where to in New Hampshire" Magazines which are still published and can be found at most rest stops and tourist information booths. I have come across one from 1950. It includes a description of each town arranged by lake; Lake Winnipesaukee, Newfound Lake, Squam Lake and Ossipee Lake etc. It also has sections that describe; Boy's and Girl's Camps, Industry, Agriculture, Hunting, Boating, Photo Contest, Fishing, Skiing, Theatre and Real Estate. I wish I could scan the whole thing but it is 104 pages and too time-consuming! I'll also intersperse a few postcards for comparison purposes.

Recognize the building above? It is across from the Riverview Cemetary in Alton Village and is now owned by NH Public Servce Electric Coop (or whatever it is called!)

The Land-Ho Alton Bay

click on the link below to SUPERSIZE this IMAGE
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...kbirch1950.jpg

Wolfeboro

The General Wolfe, formerly Pinkham's Farm, is now the Windrifter Resort. Located near Kingswood Golf Course right on the main drag.

click on the link below to SUPERSIZE this IMAGE

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...014/allena.jpg

click below to SUPERSIZE the IMAGE
http://www.lwa.org/gallery/albums/Postcards/acs.jpg

Click on the link below to SUPERSIZE the IMAGE
http://www.lwa.org/gallery/albums/Postcards/acq.jpg

Point Breeze - View of Dining Hall and Rec. Hall

TO BE CONTINUED!!!!!!!

mcdude · 02-12-2006, 06:44 PM

I believe we are seeing Nat's boat "The Swallow" in the photo above

Steamer Swallow at Camp Kehonka

Gilford

The Hampshire House is now the Victorian House
_______

which apparently was also once known as the Stoddard House

unless I am confusing two different places....

more on the Victorian House....click below

http://www.newhampshire.com/dining/o...t.cfm?id=12330

click below to supersize the image
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hanticleer.jpg

mcdude · 02-12-2006, 06:49 PM

Weirs Beach

click below to supersize
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...72/2wirwin.jpg

I've got a lot more Weirs stuff to add. If tomorrow is a snow day I'll add some more! McD
PS - No snow day today! the only town south of Boston with school! Means an extra day at the lake in June!

CONTINUED BELOW........

mcdude · 02-12-2006, 07:32 PM

Other Places around the lake

Hotel Wawbeek - Melvin Village

Weirs guy · 02-13-2006, 12:11 PM

Boy, a lots changed since that aerial view of the Weirs was shot! I can almost see my house in it, if it wasn't for all the trees somebodys cut down since then.

Orion · 02-13-2006, 12:31 PM

Wonderful historical snippets. Thanks for posting, McDude!

mcdude · 02-13-2006, 05:32 PM

Weirs Guy: Here's another aerial shot of the Weirs (from probably the 50s) that you may find interesting.

P.S. - that is the orange roof of a Howard Johnson's restaurant near the drive-in entrance.

mcdude · 02-13-2006, 07:16 PM

More on the Weirs

See Proctor's Pine Tree Web Cam (click below)
http://65.175.177.238/netcam.jpg

Stay Tuned! Coming Up Next.....

HUNTING IN THE LAKES REGION>>>

Weirs guy · 02-14-2006, 02:11 PM

Thanks mcdude, absolutely amazing how much things change. I didn't even know there was a hojo's there at one time.

mcdude · 02-14-2006, 08:30 PM

This is pretty funny.....Hank's Letter

Rattlesnake Gal · 02-15-2006, 09:45 AM

Thanks for sharing your great Magazine. Excellent information.
I especially enjoyed Hanks letter. He sounds like such a character!!!

jerseyonbear · 02-16-2006, 07:44 PM

Enjoyed so much looking at all the old pictures but did not see any of Meredith. I remember spending summers in the 1950's out on Bear and shopping in Meredith at Weeks Meat Market for food and going to the ice house to get ice to bring back across the lake for our icebox. We would start with a large block but by the time we got back to the boat 2hp and across to the cabin we had just the right amount left to fit in the box. What memories and how things have changed.

mcdude · 02-16-2006, 08:26 PM

jerseyonbear:
thanks for that great story! Regretfully only one page on Meredith in the whole book!

However, this may be a postcard of about that time period. I don't see Week's Market but if you look closely you'll see that it's an A&P on the left.

jerseyonbear · 02-17-2006, 10:25 AM

Great pictures brings back lots of memories.

SIKSUKR · 02-20-2006, 03:26 PM

Oh McDude......You've done it again!! Awsome stuff!! I love the Wymans Garage ad which has the telephone number 70.

Cal · 02-23-2006, 01:12 PM

Love these old pix. Most of them were from when I was a kid. I may be older but I still haven't grown up

SAMIAM · 02-25-2006, 10:16 AM

Thanks,Mcdude.....brought back lots of wonderful memories.

SunsetPointWentworth · 08-02-2013, 07:07 PM

Thanks McDude. Loved the Allen A resort pics. I don't think there's any resorts left on Lake Wentworth? Still have Camp Bernadette though. Do you have any historical pics of Camp Bernadette?

pam.in.ny · 08-02-2013, 09:36 PM

Thank you for sharing these glimpse from the past, McDude. I truly enjoyed reading the content and looking at the photos. I love reading this stuff.

rgilfert · 08-05-2013, 06:52 AM

Absolutely love the advertisement & postcard for "Wawbeek"! That place holds MANY fantastic memories of mine while growing up. Thanks, McDude.

02-12-2006, 06:27 PM	#1
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	1950 - "Where to in the Lakes Region" Magazine (Photo above is of the Ledges on Newfound Lake) You're all familiar with the "Where to in New Hampshire" Magazines which are still published and can be found at most rest stops and tourist information booths. I have come across one from 1950. It includes a description of each town arranged by lake; Lake Winnipesaukee, Newfound Lake, Squam Lake and Ossipee Lake etc. It also has sections that describe; Boy's and Girl's Camps, Industry, Agriculture, Hunting, Boating, Photo Contest, Fishing, Skiing, Theatre and Real Estate. I wish I could scan the whole thing but it is 104 pages and too time-consuming! I'll also intersperse a few postcards for comparison purposes. Recognize the building above? It is across from the Riverview Cemetary in Alton Village and is now owned by NH Public Servce Electric Coop (or whatever it is called!) The Land-Ho Alton Bay click on the link below to SUPERSIZE this IMAGE http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...kbirch1950.jpg Wolfeboro The General Wolfe, formerly Pinkham's Farm, is now the Windrifter Resort. Located near Kingswood Golf Course right on the main drag. click on the link below to SUPERSIZE this IMAGE http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...014/allena.jpg click below to SUPERSIZE the IMAGE http://www.lwa.org/gallery/albums/Postcards/acs.jpg Click on the link below to SUPERSIZE the IMAGE http://www.lwa.org/gallery/albums/Postcards/acq.jpg Point Breeze - View of Dining Hall and Rec. Hall TO BE CONTINUED!!!!!!! Last edited by mcdude; 03-04-2006 at 05:14 PM.

02-12-2006, 06:44 PM	#2
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	I believe we are seeing Nat's boat "The Swallow" in the photo above Steamer Swallow at Camp Kehonka *Gilford* The Hampshire House is now the Victorian House _______ which apparently was also once known as the Stoddard House *unless I am confusing two different places....* *more on the Victorian House....click below* http://www.newhampshire.com/dining/o...t.cfm?id=12330 click below to supersize the image http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hanticleer.jpg Last edited by mcdude; 02-28-2006 at 07:35 AM.

02-12-2006, 06:49 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	*Weirs Beach* click below to supersize http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...72/2wirwin.jpg I've got a lot more Weirs stuff to add. If tomorrow is a snow day I'll add some more! McD PS - No snow day today! the only town south of Boston with school! Means an extra day at the lake in June! CONTINUED BELOW........ Last edited by mcdude; 02-13-2006 at 05:36 PM.

02-12-2006, 07:32 PM	#4
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	Other Places around the lake Hotel Wawbeek - Melvin Village Last edited by mcdude; 02-13-2006 at 05:35 PM.

02-13-2006, 12:11 PM	#5
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Boy, a lots changed since that aerial view of the Weirs was shot! I can almost see my house in it, if it wasn't for all the trees somebodys cut down since then. __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

02-13-2006, 12:31 PM	#6
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	Great stuff! Wonderful historical snippets. Thanks for posting, McDude!

02-13-2006, 05:32 PM	#7
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	Aerial Shot of the Weirs Weirs Guy: Here's another aerial shot of the Weirs (from probably the 50s) that you may find interesting. P.S. - that is the orange roof of a Howard Johnson's restaurant near the drive-in entrance. Last edited by mcdude; 02-14-2006 at 07:17 AM.

02-13-2006, 07:16 PM	#8
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	More on the Weirs *See Proctor's Pine Tree Web Cam (click below)* http://65.175.177.238/netcam.jpg Stay Tuned! Coming Up Next..... HUNTING IN THE LAKES REGION>>> Last edited by mcdude; 02-13-2006 at 08:04 PM.

02-14-2006, 02:11 PM	#9
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks mcdude, absolutely amazing how much things change. I didn't even know there was a hojo's there at one time. __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

02-14-2006, 08:30 PM	#10
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	Hunting This is pretty funny.....Hank's Letter

02-15-2006, 09:45 AM	#11
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	Thanks McDude! Great Stuff! Thanks for sharing your great Magazine. Excellent information. I especially enjoyed Hanks letter. He sounds like such a character!!!

02-16-2006, 07:44 PM	#12
jerseyonbear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 97 Thanks: 94 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Time flys Enjoyed so much looking at all the old pictures but did not see any of Meredith. I remember spending summers in the 1950's out on Bear and shopping in Meredith at Weeks Meat Market for food and going to the ice house to get ice to bring back across the lake for our icebox. We would start with a large block but by the time we got back to the boat 2hp and across to the cabin we had just the right amount left to fit in the box. What memories and how things have changed.

02-16-2006, 08:26 PM	#13
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	Latchkey jerseyonbear: thanks for that great story! Regretfully only one page on Meredith in the whole book! However, this may be a postcard of about that time period. I don't see Week's Market but if you look closely you'll see that it's an A&P on the left.

02-17-2006, 10:25 AM	#14
jerseyonbear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 97 Thanks: 94 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks for sharing Great pictures brings back lots of memories.

02-20-2006, 03:26 PM	#15
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Oh McDude......You've done it again!! Awsome stuff!! I love the Wymans Garage ad which has the telephone number 70. __________________ SIKSUKR

02-23-2006, 01:12 PM	#16
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pitman , NJ Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Love these old pix. Most of them were from when I was a kid. I may be older but I still haven't grown up __________________ Paddle faster , I think I here banjos

02-25-2006, 10:16 AM	#17
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,673 Times in 584 Posts	Thanks,Mcdude.....brought back lots of wonderful memories.

08-02-2013, 07:07 PM	#18
SunsetPointWentworth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: claremont/wolfeboro Posts: 155 Thanks: 114 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	Thanks McDude. Loved the Allen A resort pics. I don't think there's any resorts left on Lake Wentworth? Still have Camp Bernadette though. Do you have any historical pics of Camp Bernadette?

08-02-2013, 09:36 PM	#19
pam.in.ny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 92 Thanks: 99 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Thank you for sharing these glimpse from the past, McDude. I truly enjoyed reading the content and looking at the photos. I love reading this stuff.

08-05-2013, 06:52 AM	#20
rgilfert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bedford, NH / Rattlesnake Island Posts: 299 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 57 Posts	Thanks! Absolutely love the advertisement & postcard for "Wawbeek"! That place holds MANY fantastic memories of mine while growing up. Thanks, McDude.