Posts from May 15th, 2009
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Beautiful Littleton, NH
Littleton, New Hampshire, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful White Mountains range, is one of America's treasured historic communities. The town was settled on the banks of the Ammonoosuc River just prior to the American Revolution, a site undoubtedly chosen because of its breathtaking natural surroundings and bountiful resources. Littleton was incorporated in 1784 and named in honor of Colonel Moses Little, who fought in the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and other key struggles of the Revolution. One of Littleton's first thriving businesses—the Littleton Grist Mill—opened in 1798, and despite its age, continues to operate. The fully restored grist mill, along with the Historic Thayers Inn, the Littleton Opera House, and Chutters Candy Store (home of the "world's longest candy counter"), together stand as prized symbols of the town's cultural heritage and economic success. Today Littleton, with a population of approximately 6,000 residents,...
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Historic Homes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
Boasting rustic farmhouses alongside lavish early 20th century country estates, New Hampshire's White Mountains region is a historic homebuyer's dream come true. Deemed as one of New England's most beautiful locales, the White Mountains region is rich with more than three centuries of history, and showcases a wide variety of historic properties, some of which even date back to the years of George Washington's presidency.
New England historic homes in the White Mountains feature fascinating architectural details that have been lost in today's whirl of new construction, such as impeccable woodwork, hardwood floors, stained glass window panels and other artistic touches that make a home truly unique. But while they hark back to a bygone era, these...