Newbury

by Shelly Candidus

Overview

Newbury has attracted residents and visitors to its unspoiled landscape since its incorporation in 1778. Early settlers found sustenance in Sunapee's lake and mountain as they tamed the wilderness, and later visitors found relaxation and recreation as they came to lakeside destinations by railroad and steamboat. Today Lake Sunapee continues to provide fishing and water sports, while Mount Sunapee Resort draws more than 250,000 skiers seasonally and is host to the oldest annual craftsmen's fair in the country. Nearby is the Fells, former statesman John Hay's historic home, offering art exhibits, extensive gardens, and hiking trails. Newbury Harbor hosts a train station and museum with a collection of railroad memorabilia. Newbury also offers the unique architecture of the Center Meeting House, historic buildings in timeless South Newbury village, and cheek-to-jowl cottages in Blodgett's Landing that evolved from Spiritualist campsites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738564890
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	06/01/2009
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Shelly Candidus, a member of the Newbury Historical Society, has explored the history of the area in many articles published in SooNipi Magazine. She has an extensive background in writing, editing, and public relations and an intimate knowledge of Newbury gleaned through many years of service in the town office.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Setting Boundaries 9

2 Breaking Ground 15

3 Getting Together 33

4 Under Motion 47

5 Area Attractions 61

6 The Spirit of Blodgett's Landing 77

7 On the Road 95

8 Serving Newbury's Citizens 109

9 The 1978 Bicentennial 121

Editorial Reviews

Title: New book highlights Newbury's place in history

Author: Meg Heckman

Publisher: Concord Monitor

Date: 6/1/09



Newbury now has its very own edition of Images of America, a series of books that uses old photos to chronicle life in various communities.



It was produced by Shelly Candidus, along with the Newbury Historical Society, and it's packed with information.



Here are three things you'll learn just by flipping through:



1.) The Center Meetinghouse was built in 1832 because townspeople wanted a place for religious gatherings near the local bar.



2.) There was once a casino at Blodgett's Landing, a popular corner of Lake Sunapee, then and now.



3.) Mount Sunapee's first chairlift opened in 1948, shortly after the area was named a state park.

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