Jim
Miller has published a new book about the History of Storyland. He
will have a program of highlights of the book as well as a
book-signing opportunity. Mark your calandar for September 22nd, 7
P.M. at the Grand Summit Hotel right here in Bartlett.
Book Description:
When sedans and station wagons replaced
trains for vacationers heading to New Hampshire's rugged and picturesque
White Mountains, new motels and attractions catering to middle-class
families sprang up amidst the established grand hotels and diversions
for socialites, artists, skiers, and hikers. In 1954, a tiny children's
park inspired by a collection of storybook dolls opened in the quiet
village of Glen. Through a unique combination of independent innovation
and regional cooperation, Story Land has continually grown for more than
50 years through economic and cultural changes that undermined many
amusement parks. Parents still travel great distances for a Story Land
getaway with their children, just as their own parents did, sharing a
common experience that is talked about between multiple generations at
family gatherings. This photograph collection illustrates the unlikely
beginnings and creative entrepreneurship behind one of New England's
most memorable and enduring childhood institutions.
Author Bio:
Jim Miller served as Story Land's marketing coordinator and general manager, working with the park's second generation of family ownership and other longtime cast members to share its history and outlook with guests, staff, community, and the media. He has been a manager, promoter, and student of White Mountains tourism businesses for 25 years.
CHECK OUT THE STORYLAND EVENT POSTER HERE
October 19th meeting will offer a presentation by historian, Rick Russack, who will be doing a program on the building of the 10th Mountain Division New Hampshire Turnpike through Crawford Notch. This website has some basic material on this subject HERE Rick's presentation will be held at Tuckerman's Tavern (New England Inn).
CHECK OUT THE MOUNTAIN DIVISION POSTER HERE
THE DINNER IS RSVP; YOU CAN PRINT OUT AND MAIL US YOUR RESERVATION HERE
Rick Russack----Rick’s love is obviously
In addition, Rick is the former Curator of the
Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society and has also
created the web site
www.LoggingInLincoln.com. Rick has been researching White Mountain
History for over 25 years, is a retired seller of out-of-print books and
is currently working on a book on
Rick’s
presentation and slide show will be on the 10th New Hampshire
Turnpike, built in 1803 from the Bartlett Town Line through Crawford
Notch. Many
2011
We are working now on scheduling our 2011 presentations. Check back now and then for a listing of what's coming. If you have any ideas The Board would like to hear from you. Contact Norman Head or Bert George.
