History of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

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Portsmouth, a city, a port of entry, and semi-capital of Rockingham co., N.H., 54 miles N. by E. of Boston, is situated on the right bank of the Piscataqua River, about 3 miles from the ocean, and at the terminus of the Eastern, Concord & Portsmouth, Portsmouth & Dover, and Portland & Saco Railroads. Lat. 43°4' 35" N.; Lon. 70° 45' 50" W. This city, the commercial metropolis and only seaport of the state, is built on a beautiful peninsula, formed by the Piscataqua, and connected by bridges with Kittery in Maine and with Newcastle on Grand Island. The harbor, which lies between the town and the mouth of the river, is capacious, deep, easy of access, and much frequented by vessels in bad weather; 480 have been counted here at one time, and it is estimated that 2000 could easily find convenient anchorage. The formation of sand-bars or ice is rendered impossible by the rapid tides, which have carried every earthy substance out to sea, leaving a - rock bottom, with a depth of water varying ...

Lewis B. Hanson, who has been employed as a blacksmith at the navy yard, met with a painful accident on Friday. He was hammering a bar of steel when a piece struck him in the forehead, cutting a gash to the skull.

The North end was the scene of another terrible accident this morning when William Fernald of Eliot, received injuries that will likely prove fatal.

He was employed on the bridge gang of the Boston and Maine railroad under foreman Preble and at the time of the accident, was engaged in tearing out the old stationary engine houses and runs at Walker's coal pocket.

A rope had been attached to a lot of staging and the whole mass was to be pulled over into the water. When it commenced to go a big electric light pole on top of the pocket came with it and instead of falling outwards, fell in, striking Mr. Fernald on the head with a terrible force. He was pinned to the floor by the big pole and lay there with a gaping wound in the side of the head. The other workmen rushed to his side and he was carefully carried to the ground and afterwards taken to the Cottage Hospital in one of Walker's coal teams.

Fernald is a man between 65 and 70 years of age and has a wife and family living in ...

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Nov. 17. - The malt house of the Frank Jones Brewing Company's immense plant here was ruined by fire to-day, entailing a loss of $150,000. The fire originated in a kiln room of the malt house. Aid was necessary from Newburyport, Dover, and the Navy Yard at Kittery before the blaze was under control. All the Jones property is protected by a blanket insurance.

Portsmouth, a city, port of entry, and semi-capital of Rockingham co., N.H., 58 miles N. by E. of Boston, is situated on the right bank of the Piscataqua River, about 3 miles from the ocean, and on the Boston and Maine R. Lat. 43° 6' N. ; Ion. 70° 45' W. This city, the only seaport of the state, is built on a beautiful peninsula, formed by the Piscataqua River, and has a capacious, deep, and easily accessible harbor. It stands on a gentle acclivity overlooking the harbor and is distinguished for its healthy atmosphere, fine gardens, and profusion of shade-trees. The principal public buildings are the Athenaeum (with a library and museum), custom-house, city building, music hall, and St. John's and other churches. The chief object of interest is the Kittery United States navy-yard, on Continental (or Fernald's) Island, near the E. side of the river and con nected by bridge with the village of Kittery, Me. It con tains 3 immense ship-houses and a large floating balance- dock. The "...

One of the worst train wrecks that has taken place for many years occurred shortly after noon today, in the Boston and Maine railroad yard, at the foot of Langdon steet.

The crash was between passenger train No. 29, which leaves Boston at 10 o'clock, due here at 12:10, and a switching engine, No. 483. The locomotives came together with such a crash that the noise could be heard nearly a mile away. Engine No. 483 of the passenger train was completely wrecked, and the tender of the engine pushed nearly half way through the baggage car. The locomotive of the passenger train tipped over, and immediately started to burn. An alarm was rung in from Box 46, at the corner of Bridge and Hanover streets and chemical engine No. 5 soon had a stream on the wreck.

The switching engine, in charge of a hostler crew from the roundhouse, was just backing up on the inward main line, after coming from the coal shed and was nearly clear of the switch, when the Boston train, running at a fair rate of...

Strawbery Banke Museum:
Start your journey through time at Strawbery Banke, an outdoor history museum featuring restored buildings from the 17th to the 19th centuries. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the city's past.

Prescott Park:
Enjoy the beauty of Prescott Park, a waterfront park with stunning gardens, outdoor art installations, and events. In the summer, they host outdoor concerts and theater performances.

Portsmouth Harbor Trail:
Take a stroll along the Portsmouth Harbor Trail. This self-guided walking tour will lead you through the historic and scenic parts of the city, showcasing its maritime heritage.

Isles of Shoals:
Embark on a boat tour to the Isles of Shoals. This group of small islands is rich in history and provides beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. Some tours even include stops on the islands.

USS Albacore Museum:
For history buffs, the USS Albacore Museum is a must-visit. Explore the inside of a retired U.S. Navy submarine and learn about...