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Ordination Rock
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A view of Ordination Rock, with an obelisk sitting on top of a flat topped erratic boulder with stairs up the side of it. This is where on September 12th, 1792, Rev. Samuel Hidden was ordained as a pastor. Caption reads: "Ordination Rock, Tamworth, N.H."
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Old Churches
1905
View down road with two churches along a tree-lined dirt country road. Caption reads: "Old Churches, Claremont, N.H."
Fairview Bridge
Fairview Bridge, a wooden plank and log footbridge over a wooded gully. Caption reads: "Fairview Bridge, Jackson, N.H."
Canaan Hills
1915
Elevated view of the town looking north from Murray Hill. Caption reads: "View of Canaan, N.H., Looking North from Murray Hill."
Hanover Street
View up Hanover Street, featuring storefronts, horse-drawn carriages, a lamppost, and pedestrians. Caption reads: "Manchester, N.H., Hanover Street."
Beechers Cascade
View of Beecher's Cascade, featuring water falling over the steep rocky hillside and pooling below. Trees are at the top of the cascade.
Dirt Road with Rock Wall
A view looking down Glassner Road, bordered by stone walls and birch trees on both sides.
