History of Berlin, New Hampshire, USA

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ATV Riding:
If you're an ATV...