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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26VM_eames-building_Littleton-NH.html
John B. "Jack" Eames (1891-1951), born in Groveton, NH, came to Littleton in 1920 and purchased the Premiere Theater in the Northern Hotel block on this site.
After fire destroyed the block in 1924, Jack rebuilt it to house the 800-seat Premiere…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26V1_u-s-post-office-and-courthouse_Littleton-NH.html
This marble-fronted edifice has been the town's Post Office since February 14, 1935.
The mansion of Dr. William J. Beattie (1865-1913), a founder of Littleton Hospital, had occupied the site before the construction of this Georgian Revival master…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26V0_littleton-public-library_Littleton-NH.html
After four attempts, a permanent public library was established in 1890.
From rented quarters, it moved to the new Town Building in 1895.
In 1902, to meet philanthropist Andrew Carnegie's conditions, the Town pledged $1,500 per year for operatio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26UW_masonic-temple_Littleton-NH.html
On June 8, 1909, with elaborate pageantry, citizens celebrated the dedication of this restrained example of Beaux Arts Classicism.
Unique among Main Street's surviving structures are the imposing paired pilasters, rusticated masonry and parapet r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26UU_tiltons-opera-block_Littleton-NH.html
Store clerk Henry Lowell Tilton (1828-1909) joined the Californian Gold Rush and returned to make his fortune in timber and real estate.
In 1881, he built this, the town's largest brick structure and the architectural template for Main Street's i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26UT_jax-jr-cinemas_Littleton-NH.html
The Jax Jr. had two distinguished predecessors at this location.
The first was the Premier Theater which John B. "Jack" Eames, "The Dean of New England Motion Picture Exhibitors," purchased in 1920.
It was destroyed by fire i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26UR_the-littleton-diner_Littleton-NH.html
On this site in 1930, Eugene and Stella Stone erected a modern parlor car diner with an open kitchen and seating for 25.
Its success prompted the Stones to sell the original diner in 1940 and to replace it with this Sterling Diner manufactured by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26UQ_thayers-white-mountain-hotel_Littleton-NH.html
In 1843, Henry Lowell Thayer (1817-1892), owner of an adjacent general store, secured this lot for a hotel.
By 1850, local builders Andrew Scott and Jonathan Nurs had created an eclectic masterpiece that set a standard of scale and style for 19th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26UP_a-legendary-landmark_Littleton-NH.html
When "Daddy" Thayer's Hotel opened on January 14, 1850, its intended patrons were rail-borne travelers.
In 1853, train service began, and Thayer's ornate coach met this new breed of guests at the station.
When tourism boomed, the Hote…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26UM_bugbee-block_Littleton-NH.html
The offices of Dr. Ralph Bugbee, Jr. (1821-1893) occupied this Italianate edifice when it was built in 1857.
Beneath its bracketed cornice and formal frieze, retailers have plied clothing, hardware, books, jewelry, carpets and sporting goods.
Kn…