Oak Birch Inn - Alton Bay

Argie's Wife · 09-04-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RLW

Just an open lot with bushes and the front stairs coming down to route 11. It is located just after the first turn to the right I believe.

Route 11? Or 28A? I think I need to go on a walkabout...

RLW · 09-05-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Route 11? Or 28A? I think I need to go on a walkabout...

I sorrry, your right 28A.

SteveA · 09-05-2011, 08:39 AM

Plenty of info and "stuff" online.

Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=...d=100731500198

Ebay items for sale:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oak-Birch-In...-/170526614236

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OAK-BIRCH-IN...-/320504884696

http://www.cardcow.com/322561/oak-bi...new-hampshire/

http://www.cardcow.com/162404/oak-bi...new-hampshire/

Don Levy · 09-24-2011, 11:05 AM

As you go on 28A past Alton Bay beach, there is a right turn. There was a stone wall on the land side of the turn and the Inn was just at the end past the cottage that has a boat dock. The cottage belonged to us and then the Wilcox family. Not sure if they are still there. There should be a large open lot and on the water the remnants of the boat dock. The casino/bowling alley/dance floor building may still be there as it would not have been in the fire. Probably the remnants as it was on shaky ground as it was being undercut by a stream.

mcdude · 09-24-2011, 12:40 PM

This is what's left of the beautiful grand stairway that used to go from East Shore Drive to the screened porch. Look for these remnants as you drive by trying to avoid walkers and bicyclists on this narrow road!

Rattlesnake Guy · 09-24-2011, 03:26 PM

Mr McDude,
How old is that photo? We have looked many times and I can't believe we could not find something so big. The older photo's seem to have the stairs quite close to the lake unless a lot of dirt was added when the road was made wider.

RLW · 09-24-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

Mr McDude,
How old is that photo? We have looked many times and I can't believe we could not find something so big. The older photo's seem to have the stairs quite close to the lake unless a lot of dirt was added when the road was made wider.

You can go by there today and it is just about that size. It may be a shade smaller because of deterioration of the stairs. That is the size I remember it being when I use to go there many a moons ago. Say late 50's early 60's.

I'll check it out next week and try and take an up to date photo.

mcdude · 09-24-2011, 05:42 PM

Mr. Rattlesnake!
photo taken May 21, 2004. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=2645
Compare to the old stairs......

...and Mr. RLW: I hope you and the lovely bride, Mrs. RLW, recently retired, are enjoying life full-time up at the lake.....at last!

RLW · 09-25-2011, 10:29 AM

The following pictures of the Oak Birch Inn stairs on route 28A was taken today 9/25/11 at 10:56 AM

RLW · 09-25-2011, 05:00 PM

I forgot to mention that you probably noticed that there is very little change between my todays pictures and McDude's 04 picture except that the birch trees have grown a bit more. Where the pier is located in the post card picture I was standing an about 3 or 4 cement stairs going down to a single pier. The large platform is not there at the present time.

Thanks McDude for the kind wishes for the bride and I on our retirement here on the mountain. Wish you and Mike were still here to visit.

09-05-2011, 08:39 AM	#3
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Online info and memorabilia Plenty of info and "stuff" online. Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=...d=100731500198 Ebay items for sale: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oak-Birch-In...-/170526614236 http://www.ebay.com/itm/OAK-BIRCH-IN...-/320504884696 http://www.cardcow.com/322561/oak-bi...new-hampshire/ http://www.cardcow.com/162404/oak-bi...new-hampshire/ __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

09-24-2011, 12:40 PM	#5
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	This is what's left of the beautiful grand stairway that used to go from East Shore Drive to the screened porch. Look for these remnants as you drive by trying to avoid walkers and bicyclists on this narrow road! __________________

09-24-2011, 05:42 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	Mr. Rattlesnake! photo taken May 21, 2004. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=2645 Compare to the old stairs...... ...and Mr. RLW: I hope you and the lovely bride, Mrs. RLW, recently retired, are enjoying life full-time up at the lake.....at last! __________________

09-25-2011, 10:29 AM	#9
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	The following pictures of the Oak Birch Inn stairs on route 28A was taken today 9/25/11 at 10:56 AM Attached Images __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits. Last edited by RLW; 09-25-2011 at 11:30 AM.

09-25-2011, 05:00 PM	#10
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	Addition to Oak Birch Inn Info I forgot to mention that you probably noticed that there is very little change between my todays pictures and McDude's 04 picture except that the birch trees have grown a bit more. Where the pier is located in the post card picture I was standing an about 3 or 4 cement stairs going down to a single pier. The large platform is not there at the present time. Thanks McDude for the kind wishes for the bride and I on our retirement here on the mountain. Wish you and Mike were still here to visit. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

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09-24-2011, 11:05 AM	#4
Don Levy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto ON Canada Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 2 Posts	As you go on 28A past Alton Bay beach, there is a right turn. There was a stone wall on the land side of the turn and the Inn was just at the end past the cottage that has a boat dock. The cottage belonged to us and then the Wilcox family. Not sure if they are still there. There should be a large open lot and on the water the remnants of the boat dock. The casino/bowling alley/dance floor building may still be there as it would not have been in the fire. Probably the remnants as it was on shaky ground as it was being undercut by a stream.

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09-24-2011, 03:26 PM	#6
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Mr McDude, How old is that photo? We have looked many times and I can't believe we could not find something so big. The older photo's seem to have the stairs quite close to the lake unless a lot of dirt was added when the road was made wider.

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