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History of Laconia

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  • Who is the Laconia Public Library named after?
    Napoleon Bonaparte Gale
  • be the oldest public monument in New England
    Endicott Rock
  • How was the boat originally powered?
    Steam
  • What day is the Laconia Public Library closed?
    Sunday
  • When did the Colonial Theater start showing movies?
    1930
  • What slowed the use of the boat and railroad?
    automobiles
  • What was the Laconia train station called?
    Laconia Passenger Station
  • What is the word that means to bring a building back to its former glory?
    Restoration
  • What lake does the Mount Washington cruise on?
    Lake Winnipesaukee
  • What are the 3 villages in Laconia?
    Downtown Laconia, Lakeport and Weirs Beach
  • What is the name of the large theater in Laconia?
    The Colonial Theater
  • What did they originally make at the Belknap Mill?
    Socks
  • What european city is displayed on the fire curtain?
    Venice, Italy
  • Where is the NH Veterans' Association located?
    Weirs Beach
  • What was the name of the railroad in the Weirs?
    Boston, Concord and Montreal railroad
  • What was the Mount Washington boat used for originally?
    shipping cargo
  • What is the Weirs' main way of making money?
    Tourism
  • Who built the railroad in 1892?
    Boston and Maine (B&M) Railroad
  • Who launched the Mount Washington boat?
    Boston & Maine Railroad
  • Name 3 of the 5 ports the Mount Washington stops at.
    Weirs Beach, Wolfeboro, Meredith, Alton Bay, Center Harbor
  • Whose job is it to preserve laconia history?
    The Laconia Historical and Museum Society
  • What native Americans fished and hunt near Weirs Beach?
    Abenaki
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