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|  Weston Observatory - Manchester, NH
in Look-Out Towers The Weston Observatory as built in 1887 at the time of the city's "semi-centennial" as a lookout tower for the city of Manchester. It was named in honor of former mayor of the city, James A. Weston. Panoramic views of Manchester to the southwest. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 3/20/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Weston Observatory Time Capsule - Manchester, NH
in Time Capsules The Weston Observatory was built in 1887 and was dedicated with a Masonic ceremony which included the installation of a time capsule. there is no marker for it here, but it is quite well documented. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 3/20/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Weston Observatory - Manchester, NH
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The Weston Observatory was built in 1887 as an observation tower for the citizens of Manchester, New Hampshire. The 66-foot-tall tower is built of granite and brick-arched window wells are a solid four feet deep. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 12/8/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Weston Observatory - Manchester, NH
in People-Named Places The Weston Observatory as built in 1887 at the time of the city's "semi-centennial" largely through the efforts of the local Free Masons. It was named in honor of high ranking Mason and former mayor of the city, James A. Weston. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 3/20/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Weston Observatory Cannons - Manchester, NH
in Static Artillery Displays The Weston Observatory as built in 1887 at the time of the city's "semi-centennial." It was named in honor of former mayor of the city, James A. Weston. There a matched pair Civil War era naval cannons mounted in front. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 3/25/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Derryfield Park
in Public Playgrounds A nice handicapped accessible playground in Manchester. posted by: Grenadyr location: New Hampshire date approved: 5/21/2006 last visited: 8/30/2009 |
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|  Wagner Park - Manchester, NH
in Municipal Parks and Plazas This small, unmarked park was the site of the former home of James A. Weston who was mayor of Manchester and Governor of the state of New Hampshire. The origin of the name Wagner and the memorial that is the sole feature of this park is obscure. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 5/13/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Oak Park - Manchester, NH
in Municipal Parks and Plazas Oak Park is an unmarked park on the corner of Oak & Maple Streets in the city of Manchester, New Hampshire. There are no facilities here except some foot paths and benches, preserved primarily as a small green space in an urban neighborhood. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 5/13/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Smyth Tower - Manchester, NH
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The gothic stone Smyth Tower at the Manchester, NH VA Medical Center dates back to 1888. It was former NH Governor Fredrick Smyth’s hideaway retreat. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 12/8/2007 last visited: never |
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|  481 Hanover Street- Manchester NH
in Octagon Buildings A beautiful brick octagon house and octagon barn. posted by: Mountain_Wanderer location: New Hampshire date approved: 1/7/2006 last visited: never |
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|  V.A. Hospital Water Tower - Manchester, NH
in Water Towers Water tower at the V.A. Hospital in Manchester, NH posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 4/24/2006 last visited: 2/5/2012 |
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|  Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral - Manchester, NH
in Cathedrals The building reminds me of scenes in Santorini posted by: Mountain_Wanderer location: New Hampshire date approved: 11/28/2008 last visited: never |
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|  St. Joseph Cathedral - Manchester, NH
in Roman Catholic Churches Dating from 1869, St. Joseph's Cathedral serves the Diocese of Manchester which includes all churches in the state of New Hampshire. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 6/3/2007 last visited: 4/12/2009 |
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|  Hubbard, Thomas Russell, House - Manchester, NH
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Thomas Russell Hubbard built this house in the Italian Villa style in central Manchester, New Hampshire. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 12/9/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Ash Street School - Manchester, NH
in Former Schools This is the Ash Street School building in Manchester, New Hampshire. Built in 1874 in the Second Empire style, it served as an elementary school, then administrative offices until 2005. It is now being converted to commercial use. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 12/7/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Ash Street School - Manchester, NH
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Built in 1874, the Ash Street School served as an elementary school, then as school administrative offices until 2005. It is currently vacant but soon to be the home of a web design company. It sits on 1.32 acres of and has about 16,600 sq. ft. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 12/7/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Ash Street School Clock - Manchester, NH
in Town Clocks This is the clock tower in the Ash Street School building in Manchester, New Hampshire. Built in 1874 in the Second Empire style, it served as an elementary school, then administrative offices until 2005. It is now being converted to commercial use. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 12/6/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Currier Museum of Art - Manchester, NH
in Art Museums The Currier Museum of Art is an internationally renowned art museum located in Manchester, New Hampshire. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 6/3/2006 last visited: 4/24/2005 |
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|  Gay, Alpheus, House - Manchester, NH
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places This Italian Villa style house was the residence of prominent designer and builder Alpheus Gay who built many of the best and largest business blocks, public buildings and churches in the city, including the city library, court house, and jail. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 12/8/2007 last visited: never |
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|  John Sullivan House - Manchester, NH
in Victorian Houses The Roger Sullivan House is a fine example of the Queen Anne style. It is typical in its asymmetry, varied cladding materials, and design features such as the hipped roof central core, towers,bay projections, gables, porches,and chimneys. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 12/8/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Sullivan, Roger, House - Manchester, NH
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The Roger Sullivan House is a fine example of Queen Anne residential style. It is typical in its asymmetry, varied cladding materials, and design features such as the hipped roof central core, towers, bay projections, gables, porches, and chimneys. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 12/9/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Harriman Park Basketball - Manchester, NH
in Outdoor Basketball Courts This is an small urban neighborhood park with a basketball area on the corner of Hall & Lake Streets in the city of Manchester, New Hampshire. It is not much, but provides a place for the inner-city kids to have some fun. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 5/13/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Holy Trinity Cathedral Polish Catholic Church - Manchester, NH
in Cathedrals This is the Cathedral for the Eastern Diocese of the Polish Catholic Church, formed in 1893 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 3/15/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Harriman Park Playground - Manchester, NH
in Public Playgrounds This is a small urban neighborhood park on the corner of Hall & Lake Streets in the city of Manchester, New Hampshire. There are just a couple pieces of play equipment here, and hopscotch, and but provides a little space for the city children here. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 5/13/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Harriman Park - Manchester, NH
in Municipal Parks and Plazas Harriman Park is a small urban neighborhood park on the corner of Hall & Lake Streets in the city of Manchester, New Hampshire. There is only a basketball area and small play space here. posted by: silverquill location: New Hampshire date approved: 5/13/2009 last visited: never |
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