“Alton Bye Gone Daz’e: Businesses 1920-1960 by Robert (Bob) M. Witham. 33 pages of stories by Bob from his 1st lecture of past businesses presented by Bob to the Alton Historical Society in June of 2015. The cost is $10.00 plus shipping. Contact us by mail, email or call Bob Witham at 603-859-4122 for a copy.”
"As you know, with everything happening during these very serious times, due to the COVID-19 virus, we have been holding off on sending out our annual 2020 brochure of programs for the season and membership renewal forms, but we hope to do so soon. We had, for April 21, Secretary of State Bill Gardner as our featured speaker. He was to talk about NH's First-in-Nation Primary. This has been canceled and we hope to reschedule at a later date. Our May thru September programs are, at this point, on hold. When we are able and it is safe for all, we hope to resume our program schedule as soon as this situation passes and we can get back to some sort of normalcy. When we are able to resume our schedule, we will post the program notices on our facebook, website, Baysider and Laconia Daily Sun. Please--everyone stay safe and we will see you all when this is over."
The Alton Historical Society was formed in Alton, New Hampshire in 1950. Alton Historical Society objectives are the encouragement of interest in the history of Alton by all appropriate means including the collection, display and preservation of articles of historic interest for the benefit of this and future generations. Our goal is to collect, organize, preserve and display for public education and enjoyment, historical materials pertaining to the Town of Alton, New Hampshire.
The Alton Historical Museum, located on the lower level of the Gilman Library, has an assortment of memorabilia pertaining to the history of Alton. You will find old pictures and post cards depicting Alton from the turn of the century that show many areas the way they were along with old buildings that are no longer in existence. You can also find information on the many youth camps that were active in Alton Bay during the 1900's.
Information and pictures of old boats that sailed the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee, like the old steamboat Mt. Washington, the Swallow, and the mail boat, the Tonamar are on exhibit. We have furniture, birds, clothing and a roller used to move the old Mt. Washington onto land. Information is available for research of the many areas of Alton and the people who lived here New members are welcomed! In addition, the Society always encourages sponsors for the benefit of annual programs, the restoration of the J. Jones Freight Building", and acquisition of Museum artifacts.
The Alton Historical Society is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
The Alton Historical Museum is open to the public, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on the third Saturday of every month, and other times by appointment. The Alton Historical Society meets the third Tuesday of each month, April through September, at 7:00 pm, on the lower level of the Gilman Library, at 100 Main Street, Alton, NH. These meetings begin with a brief business meeting, followed by a carefully selected program with visuals, always sure to peak audience interest!
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Alton: a town to remember, is a 96 page collection of old photographs of the town of Alton, New Hampshire, published by the Alton Old Photograph Committee, Alton Historical Society, Alton, New Hampshire. The cost is $10 plus shipping and handling.. Contact us by mail, email, or telephone, to order your copy today.
PO Box 536, Alton, NH 03809
Interim President - Marty Cornelissen ~ cotntail@tds.net
Treasurer - Mary Cornelissen ~ cotntail@tds.net
Recording Secretary - Sandy Hammond ~ sandy2@metrocast.net
Director - Muriel Stinson ~ mstinson@tds.net
Director - Bob Witham ~ (603) 859-4122
Director - Sylvia Countway - scountway@metrocast.net
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