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be the oldest public monument in New England
Endicott Rock
What native Americans fished and hunt near Weirs Beach?
Abenaki
What was the name of the railroad in the Weirs?
Boston, Concord and Montreal railroad
What lake does the Mount Washington cruise on?
Lake Winnipesaukee
Who launched the Mount Washington boat?
Boston & Maine Railroad
What was the Mount Washington boat used for originally?
shipping cargo
What slowed the use of the boat and railroad?
automobiles
Name 3 of the 5 ports the Mount Washington stops at.
Weirs Beach, Wolfeboro, Meredith, Alton Bay, Center Harbor
What is the Weirs' main way of making money?
Tourism
How was the boat originally powered?
Steam
What was the Laconia train station called?
Laconia Passenger Station
Who built the railroad in 1892?
Boston and Maine (B&M) Railroad
Who is the Laconia Public Library named after?
Napoleon Bonaparte Gale
What day is the Laconia Public Library closed?
Sunday
Where is the NH Veterans' Association located?
Weirs Beach
What did they originally make at the Belknap Mill?
Socks
