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(Maynesborough)

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Berlin, New Hampshire, USA - Main Street looking South

Berlin, Coos, New Hampshire, USA

"...Our city has come a long ways since it was first granted on December 31, 1771 by Colonial Governor John Wentworth as the small village, named Maynesborough, after a man by the name of Sir William Mayne from London, England.

Maynesboro was first settled in 1824 by William Sessions and Cyrus Wheeler. The small township was later incorporated as the town of Berlin with the help of Thomas Wheeler, who was also the father of Cyrus. With only 65 inhabitants, most of them from Shelburne, New Hampshire and Gilead, Maine, Berlin was in the farming industry..."

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Berlin Nostalgia: Vintage Photos, Ads, and Postcards

Main Street looking South
Berlin, New Hampshire, USA

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Main Street looking South
View of Dam, Burgess Mills
Berlin, New Hampshire, USA

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View of Dam, Burgess Mills
Berlin, N. H., looking up River from Cascade Mills
Berlin, New Hampshire, USA

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Berlin, N. H., looking up River from Cascade Mills
Birds Eye View of Berlin, N.H., looking up the Grand Trunk
Berlin, New Hampshire, USA

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Birds Eye View of Berlin, N.H., looking up the Grand Trunk
High Street
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International Paper Co. Plant
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International Paper Co. Plant
Main Street, 1909
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Main Street, 1909
Berlin, N.H., Berlin and Mt. Forest from Opera House Block
Berlin, New Hampshire, USA

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Berlin, N.H., Berlin and Mt. Forest from Opera House Block
Cascade Mills
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Cascade Mills
Coos County Court House
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Coos County Court House
Central Fire Station
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Central Fire Station
High School
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Public Library
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The Albert Theatre
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The Albert Theatre
100,000 cords of Pulp Wood, Burgess Sulphite Fiber Co., Berlin, N.H.
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100,000 cords of Pulp Wood, Burgess Sulphite Fiber Co., Berlin, N.H.
Main Street from Post Office Square
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Main Street from Post Office Square
Mason Street Bridge over Androscoggin River, 1916
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Mason Street Bridge over Androscoggin River, 1916
View on Androscoggin River from Y.M.C.A. Bridge
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View on Androscoggin River from Y.M.C.A. Bridge
Burgess Sulphite Mill and Swinging Bridge
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Burgess Sulphite Mill and Swinging Bridge
Princess Theatre and City National Bank
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Princess Theatre and City National Bank
Main Street, Berlin, N.H., looking South
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Discover Berlin: History, News, Travel, and Stories

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1842 - June 11 - A late season snowstorm struck New England. Snow fell during the morning and early afternoon, accumulating to a depth of ten to twelve inches at Irasburg VT. Berlin NH was blanketed with eleven inches of snow during the day.
Snow whitened the higher peaks of the Appalachians as far south as Maryland.
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June 11, 1842
1882 - January 15 - 1st US ski club forms (Berlin NH)

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January 15, 1882
1896 - Big Plant is Burned
Berlin, N. H. Sept. 21 - The lumber mills, cabinet factory, grist mills and considerable lumber, owned by the Berlin Manufacturing company, were destroyed by fire Saturday night. The burned buildings covered a large area the railroad depot. A large number of men will be thrown out of employment. The loss is about $50,000, and is partially covered by insurance. The fire caught near the engine room, probably from a hot box.
The Fitchburg Sentinel
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
September 21, 1896
1898 - Fire
BERLIN, N. H., March 26. - A fire which started in Cote's block on Main Street, about 1 o'clock this morning, partially destroyed the building, entailing a loss of $20,000; insurance, $17,000.
The New York Times
New York, New York
March 27, 1898
1905 - SUFFOCATED BY SMOKE.
Berlin, N. H. Dec. 13 - During a fire that damaged the dwelling house of J.D. Lary to the extent of about $15,000, Xavier Arslneault, a boarder, while attempting to save the household goods, was overcome by smoke and died a few minutes later.
The Fitchburg Sentinel
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
December 13, 1905
1907 - THEATRE BURNED OUT.
Berlin, N. H. Nov. 25. - The interior of the Albert theatre building, a four story brick block of modern construction, was burned out. The fire started in the rear of a furniture store and communicated with the stage of the theatre by an air shaft, spreading from there under the floor of the theatre to the front of the building. The loss is estimated at approximately $100,000. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Fitchburg Sentinel
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
November 25, 1907
1908 - FIRE LOSS OF $400,000 Blaze at Berlin, N. H., Wipes Out Eight Business Buildings
Berlin, N. H., Feb. 5. - With the thermometer at 20 degrees below zero, eight buildings in the heart of the business district of this city were destroyed last night, causing a loss roughly estimated at about $400,000. The fire was not declared under control until it had practically burned itself out after burning for five hours.

The blaze started in the four-story brick Green block, the largest structure of its kind in the city. The Berlin fire department was utterly unable to cope with the conflagration. The one steamer of the department broke down at the very outset of the fire, and until help came from Portland and Lewiston Me., the only streams played upon the fast increasing conflagration were two feeble hydrant streams that dribbled on the fire at a distance of fifty feet with force not sufficient to break a pane of glass. Some sick tenants in the Green block had narrow escapes from their homes.

The telephone exchange was burned out during the progress of the fire, the... Read MORE...

1916
Berlin, a banking city of Coos co., N.H., on the Androscoggin River and on the Boston and Maine and the Grand Trunk Rs., 98 miles NW. of Portland. It has pulp- sod paper-mills, etc. Pop. in 1900, 8886. The river has here a tumultuous course through a narrow pass, descending nearly 200 feet in the coarse of a mile.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher
1943 - November 23 - Northern New Hampshire was in the grips of a record snowstorm which left a total of 55 inches at Berlin, and 56 inches at Randolph.

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2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Berlin, New Hampshire:
1. Jericho Mountain State Park:

Start your visit with a trip to Jericho Mountain State Park, a true outdoor enthusiast's paradise. This park offers miles of ATV and snowmobile trails, as well as hiking and biking paths. You can also enjoy fishing and boating on Jericho Lake.

2. Moose Tours:

Take a guided moose tour with a local expert to catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. The chances of spotting a moose are particularly high in the surrounding wilderness areas.

3. Berlin Fish Hatchery:

Visit the Berlin Fish Hatchery to learn about fish stocking and conservation efforts in the region. It's an educational experience for all ages, and you can even feed the fish.

4. Northern Forest Heritage Park:

Explore the history of Berlin and the logging industry at the Northern Forest Heritage Park. This outdoor museum features exhibits, walking trails, and a heritage village that showcases life in the early 20th century.

5. ATV Riding:

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Ancestors Who Were Born or Died in Berlin, New Hampshire, USA

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male ancestorRichard ARSENAULT (ARSENEAU) (28 February 1836, Shippagan, New Brunswick, Canada - 12 December 1905, Berlin, New Hampshire, USA (Maynesborough))
male ancestorMoses (Moise) ROY (19 February 1846, Lambton, Frontenac, Le Granit, Quebec, Canada - 26 May 1937, Berlin, New Hampshire, USA (Maynesborough))
female ancestorMarguerite GUAY (17 April 1847, Berlin, New Hampshire, USA (Maynesborough) - 24 March 1884, )
male ancestorJohn A. MOORE (1847, - 9 January 1899, Berlin, New Hampshire, USA (Maynesborough))
female ancestorDelia PERRAULT (PERREAULT) (4 April 1851, Syracuse, New York, USA - 6 March 1924, Berlin, New Hampshire, USA (Maynesborough))
male ancestorJoseph PEPIN (2 December 1866, Bécancour, Nicolet, Québec, Canada (Nativité-de-Notre-Dame-de-Becancour) (Saint-Edouard-de-Gentilly) - 13 April 1932, Berlin, New Hampshire, USA (Maynesborough))
male ancestorRemi LAMBERT (28 February 1868, Saint-Jean-Chrysostôme, Lévis, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean-Chrysostôme-de-Lauzon) - 24 December 1942, Berlin, New Hampshire, USA (Maynesborough))
male ancestorEdouard RENAUD (15 November 1869, Dorchester, Chaudiere-Appalaches Region, Quebec, Canada - 6 April 1939, Berlin, New Hampshire, USA (Maynesborough))
female ancestorPhilomene THIBODEAU (1870, Kingsey Falls, Drummond, Québec, Canada - 12 August 1943, Berlin, New Hampshire, USA (Maynesborough))

Ancestors Who Were Married in Berlin, New Hampshire, USA

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photo of William Philius CHARBONNEAU William Philius CHARBONNEAU (5 May 1876 - 1959) and female ancestorHelen G ROY (23 June 1880 - 9 January 1978) married 19 July 1896
photo of Narcisse J AUDET dit LAPOINTE Narcisse J AUDET dit LAPOINTE (10 August 1877 - 23 July 1958) and photo of Anna LESSARD Anna LESSARD (16 October 1885 - 19 May 1916) married 13 May 1901
male ancestorEdouard RENAUD (15 November 1869 - 6 April 1939) and female ancestorMary TAYLOR (30 May 1883 - 10 April 1977) married 24 April 1907
male ancestorWilbrod BRADY (11/16/1877 - 11/28/1954) and female ancestorAdele DUMONT (1880 - 1954) married 27 October 1913
photo of Herbert Wentworth BLAKSLEE Herbert Wentworth BLAKSLEE (22 December 1885 - 1 May 1939) and photo of Claribel CURTIS Claribel CURTIS (10 March 1893 - 14 July 1974) married 23 December 1918
male ancestorRaymond Willard BLESSING (27 February 1916 - 20 November 1989) and female ancestorMarie Alice Rachel RENAUD (21 December 1923 - 12 March 2006) married 29 June 1946

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