Weirs Beach Chamber History

A trio of Laconia Chamber of Commerce brochures from the 1930’s. During this time, Weirs Beach was part of the Laconia Chamber. In the late 1940’s, Weirs Beach restarted its own independent Chamber, built a new information booth, and began producing an annnual brochure.

         The second Weirs Beach information booth was located on the boardwalk. Click here to enlarge the 1940’s postcard, above, or here to enlarge the 1950’s postcard, below.

Weirs Beach has everything to offer that a vacationer would want…

In 1958, Tichnor Brothers, a well-know postcard publisher based in Boston, with the “co-operation of the Weirs Beach Publicity Bureau”, produces a 12 photo, chrome postcard folder, images from which are dispersed throughout this website. The inside cover of the folder contained the above write-up.

In 2008, 50 years later, many of the activities mentioned in the write-up are still providing the rationale for visitors to come to Weirs Beach.

Laconia, New Hampshire – The Playground of New England – A Place For Play and Rest – With Lake and Mountain Atmosphere

Good Roads for Motoring – Good Trails For Walks

Quiet Waters For Canoeing – Deep Water For Power Boats

The Best Fishing in New England – In Lake And Running Stream

A City of Modern Stores – And Up-to-Date Business Methods

A Place Where Folks Are Friendly – And Strangers Are Ever Welcome

The Progressive Spirit Dominates – But Old Traditions Remain

Facilities for Travel – By Motor, Train, Boat, and Air

The Chamber of Commerce Serves All – Not Only Our Own Citizens But Visitors

The Glory That Is Experienced Is The Product of Nature

A Place Where You Can Dream and Let the Other Fellow Work

A Paradise For Children – Where Health Is In The Air

A Variety of Sports – For Young Or Old

Lake Winnipesaukee – And Its 274 Island Resorts

The Famous Weirs – Where People Play

Surrounded By Mountain Ranges – All Year Vacation Land

With Unassuming Prosperity – Laconia Invites You

With Summer and Winter Sports – Excellent Sites for Summer Homes

Advantages Are Natural – And Unparalled In New England

Schools, Churches and Library – Stores, Theatres and Shops

The More You See of Laconia – The Longer You Will Want to Linger

Below, a list of the various organizations that have promoted travel and tourism to Weirs Beach from the 1920’s to the present.