Lecture: The Development of Railroads in New Hampshire, 1825–1860

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Railroads transformed New Hampshire like few other innovations of the 19^th century. All across the state, isolated towns and villages became linked by rail to one another and to the larger metropolitan areas in New England, bringing a host of new opportunities for communities large and small. This illustrated talk examines the economic, social, and political forces, both within the state and beyond its borders, that fostered the first generation of railroad development in New Hampshire. Presenter Frank J. “Jay” Barrett Jr., is a northern New England architect with a deep interest in 19^th-century turnpike and railroad transportation and whose practice includes historic preservation work.

This program is included in the price of admission to the Society. Admission is $7 for adults. Society members and children ages 18 and under are admitted free of charge. Full-time students and active military personnel are also admitted free of charge with a valid ID.

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New Hampshire Historical Society
30 Park Street
Concord, NH 03301

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Take Interstate 93 to Exit 14. Northbound--turn left at the light at the end of the exit ramp; Southbound--turn right at the light at the end of the exit ramp. Move into the left lane in order to take a left onto North Main Street. Take the next right onto Park Street (a one-way street that goes up the right side of the State House). At the stop sign, continue straight; the New Hampshire Historical Society is the granite building on the right. Metered parking is available on surrounding streets and in downtown Concord's public parking garages. Street parking is free on the weekends.

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The New Hampshire Historical Society's building, including the rotunda, exhibition gallery, auditorium, reading room, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is located behind the building in the Society's lot (entrance off North State Street), and the building's rear entrance is wheelchair accessible via a ramp from the parking lot.

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