Site Map #1
• Accommodations • Acknowledgements • Activities • Aerial Photos Collection • Atmosphere • Attractions • Beach • Boardwalk • Eating Places • Events • Information • Location • Nightlife • Parking • Photo Tours • Recreation • Services • Shopping • The Half Moon • Supersized Photos
Accommodations
Accommodations
Accommodations At The Center Of Town
Castle Rest
Historical Photos of Castle Rest
Cozy Inn 1920s
Romeo’s Balcony
Interior Photos of Romeo’s Balcony
Exterior Photos of Romeo’s Balcony
Historical Photos of Romeo’s Balcony
Accommodations Elsewhere in Weirs Beach
Look Off Rock Motel and Cabins
Accommodations On Endicott Street North (Route 3 North)
Accommodations On Weirs Boulevard (Route 3 South)
Historic Accommodations on Weirs Boulevard
Barton’s
Naswa Cabin Colony
Campground Facilities
History of Camping in Weirs Beach
Camping at Endicott Rock Park
Condominiums
Christmas Island
Christmas Island Gallery
Prescott’s Bay View Camps
Private House Rentals
History of Peyton Place (Little Cape Codders)
Little Cape Codders
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Books Available Online
Books Not Available Online
Online Maps
Postcard History
Postcard Introduction
Lost Weirs Beach
Use of Colorization
Dynamics of Weirs Beach Postcards
What’s Written on the Back?
Postcard Publishers
Activities
Activities
Fireworks
Fireworks Schedule
Fireworks Colors
Shell Size
Show Schedule History
Music
The Boardwalk Jazz Group
Free Outdoor Music Concerts
Barbershop Singing in Weirs Beach
The Early Weirs Beach Music Halls
The Early Weirs Beach Bandstands
Iriwn’s Winnipesaukee Gardens
Granite State New Hampshire
Laconia City Bands
Irwin’s Winnipesaukee Gardens Ballroom
Original Music Hall at Weirs Beach
White Oaks Road
Rob Ames
The Music Hall
Weirs Jazz Series History
Square Dancing
Aerial Photos Collection
Weirs Beach Aerial Photos Collection
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
Brickyard Mountain
Weirs Beach Farmhouse
1970s-2010s
2020s
Brickyard at Weirs
Atmosphere
Atmosphere
Weirs Action Committee
Blackstone Circle
Weirs Beach Arrow Sign
History of the Weirs Beach Arrow Sign
“Restored Weirs Beach Sign Again Beckons to Visitors”
The Endicott House Restaurant
“Restored Weirs Sign Cheered”
“Sign of the Times”
Endicott Rock Statue
History of the Endicott Rock Statue
Captain Jack Statue
What is the Origin of the Name Captain Jack?
Clough Park
The Old Oak
The Unique Stones
The Four Statues
Hiawatha (Captain Jack)
Chocorua (Indian Chief) and Indian Island
Minnehaha (Indian Maiden)
Pocahontas (Indian Squaw)
Scenic Park
Artwork of Meredith Bay
1860 Meredith Village Map
Sidewalks
Utility Wires
Timeline of the Lakeside Avenue Project
Revitalization
1940s plans
1966 Plan
1979 Plan
1998 Plan
2007 Plan
2016 Plan
Plan Summary
“In The Future” Postcards
Downtown Laconia
Woolworth’s
Bank Square
Moulton’s Opera House
Laconia Unitarian Church
The Eagle Hotel
Views of Main Street Looking North
Mill Street
The Main Street Bridge
Indian Fishing Ground Turned Pinball Paradise
Attractions
Attractions
Amusements
History of Arcades in Weirs Beach
Cruises
Historical Cruise Ships
Doris E. Gallery
Foxy Cruise Boat
Governor Endicott Gallery
Lady of the Lake Gallery
The Original Lady
Engravings of the Lady
Not Our Lady
Mount Washington Steamship Leaving Weirs Beach
New Mount Washington Gallery
Old Mount Washington Gallery
Sophie C. Gallery
Uncle Sam Gallery
Mail Service on Lake Winnipesaukee
Uncle Sam Images
Uncle Sam II
Go Karts
Mini Golf
Historic Weirs Beach Mini-Golf Courses
Other Things To Do
History of Baseball in Laconia
History of Ballooning (And Other Things To Do) in Weirs Beach
The Great Laconia Fair
Theaters
Dramatic Arts in the Weirs Beach Area
The Weirs Beach Drive-In
Indoor Movie Theaters in the Weirs Beach Area
Brief History of the Colonial Theater
Brief History of the Lakes Region Playhouse
Colonial Theater
Fire Curtain
Moulton’s Opera House Curtain
Marquee and Poster
Colonial Theater Restoration Effort
Howard Johnson’s Restaurant
Lakeport Opera House
Lakeport Square (1900s-1910s)
The Mount Belknap House
The Mount Belknap Hotel
The Lakeport Railroad Station
Lakeport Square (1920s-1940s)
Elm Street
The Baptist Churches
United Baptist Church of Lakeport
Views of Lakeport Towards Paugus Bay
Views of Lakeport Towards Lake Opechee
Military Parade in Lakeport Square
Lakes Region Playhouse
The Gardens Theater
Train Rides
Rail Bikes
History of Train Rides in Weirs Beach
Concord & Montreal Railroad 1893 Train Schedule
Water Parks
History of the Weirs Beach Waterslide
History of the Surf Coaster
Beach
Beach
Swimming
Historic Beach Photos
Other Swimming Beaches
Beach Monitoring Station
Weirs Beach Water Temperature
Children
Picnic
Picnic History at Endicott Rock Park
Beach Rules
Official Beach Information
More Official Beach Information
Additional, Non-Official Beach Information
Beach History
The Public Raft
The Private Raft
The Mini Bathing Beach
When There Was No Beach
Creation of the Beach
Completion of the Beach – The Jetties
Before and After Photos
The Breakwater
Erosion Takes Its Toll
Beach Connected to Docks
The Public Bathhouse
Ed Hoagland
Weirs Channel Dredge
Walking the Beach
Views to the North from the Weirs Channel Bridge
Views to the South from the Weirs Channel Bridge
The Stone Weirs Channel Bridge
Historical Postcards of Sunset on Lake Winnipesaukee
Aquedoctan Stone Bridge
Views Looking North Towards Weirs Bay
Views Looking South Towards Paugus Bay
Older Bridges Over the Weirs Channel
The Wooden Weirs Channel Bridges
The Iron Weirs Channel Bridge
The Steel Weirs Channel Bridge
Original Weirs Channel Bridge
Weirs Channel Bridge, Mailboat Uncle Sam, Trolley Car and Private Automobile
Panoramic View of Weirs Bay
Mt. Chocorua
Weirs Channel 1950s-1960s
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Begin
First Way Down
Second Way Down
Third Way Down
“Early Arrivals” – Painting of Footbridge at Public Docks
Fourth Way Down
History of the Train Station
Original Weirs Beach Train Station 1859-1879
Weirs Landing 1873 Information
Second Weirs Beach Train Station 1880-1892
Centenary Avenue Wooden Bridge
Engravings of the Second Train Station
Views of the Second Train Station from the Lake
Kilburn Stereoviews
Views from the Winnecoette
Third Weirs Beach Train Station 1893-1939
Views of the Boardwalk Canopy from the New Hotel Weirs
The Station Master’s House
Three Train Routes to Winnipesaukee
Fourth Weirs Beach Train Station 1940-1986
Fifth Way Down
History of the Gardens, the Pier, and the Wharf
The Public Bandstand at Irwin’s Winnipesaukee Gardens (1926 – Early 1950s)
The Hotel Weirs Wharf (1885-1908)
Winnipesaukee Pier Gallery (1909-1924)
End
Miltary Bands and Parades
Boardwalk 1950s
Winnipesaukee Marketplace
Footbridge History
Eating Places
Eating Places
Eating Places at the Center of Weirs Beach
Nearby Ice Cream Shops & Counters
History of Eating Places at the Center of Weirs Beach
Hotel Weirs Dining Room
Hotel Weirs Ice Cream Parlor
Lakeside House Menus
Eating Places at the Entrance to Weirs Beach
Karl’s
The Windmill
The Lobster Pound
Eating Places Elsewhere in Weirs Beach
Why Are There So Many Chinese Restaurants in the Weirs Beach Area?
Rose-Edward Lodge and Cabins
Events
Events
Laconia Motorcycle Week
Brief History of Laconia Motorcycle Week
History of Laconia Motorcycle Week | 1916-1924
The FAM – The Federation of American Motorcyclists
The M&ATA – The Motorcycle and Allied Trades Association
The AMA – The American Motorcycle Association
List of AMA Districts
Gypsy Tour Souvenirs 1925 – Present
The Triad
History of Laconia Motorcycle Week | 1925-1945
History of Laconia Motorcycle Week | 1946-1966
Motorcycle Rally Games Booklet
History of Laconia Motorcycle Week | 1967-Present
Table of Laconia Motorcycle Week Dates
Motorcycle Racing at Belknap in the 1950s
Vendors During Laconia Motorcycle Week
Weirs Beach Riot of 1965
Weirs Beach Riot of 1965 – Life Magazine Article
Spring Events
Historical Postcards of Birches on Lake Winnipesaukee
Wake the Lake
Winni Derby (Lake Winnipesaukee Fishing Derby)
Summer Events
Historical Postcards of Lake Winnipesaukee Summer Scenes
July 4th 1895 Celebration
Antique and Classic Boat Show
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Fall Events
Historical Postcards of Lake Winnipesaukee Fall Scenes
Biketemberfest
Dragon Boat Festival
Laconia Pumpkin Festival
Lee Mills Steamboat Meet
New Hampshire Marathon
Reach the Beach Relay
Winter Events
Ice Fishing – By the Numbers
Sled Dog Racing
History of Three Laconia Banks
Laconia Sled Dog Derby Buttons
Arts and Crafts Shows
History of Arts & Crafts Shows in Weirs Beach
Historical Events
Historical Boat Racing in Weirs Bay
Historical Weirs Beach Beauty Contests
Bass Federation Eastern Division
Boat Carnivals & Private Wharves
Boat Carnivals
Private Wharves
Boat-O-Rama
City on the Lakes Triathalon
Granite State Autorama
Jalopy Races at the Gilford Bowl
Lake Winnipesaukee Relay Race
Lakefest Raft-a-Palooza
Montreal-Boston Tour
Quilts at the Weirs
Smokin Stangs Mustang Rally
Soul Fest
The Tough Mudder
Timberman Triathalon
Track Car Meet
Information
Information
Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Historical LRTA Maps of the Lakes Region
Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce
Meredith Aerial Photos Gallery
The Meredith Butterfly
The Meredith Train Station
View of Meredith in 1838
State of New Hampshire Visitor Website
Multiview Tourist Maps of NH
Other Information Sources
Lakes Region Planning Commission Map
Weirs Beach Chamber History
Dateline of Weirs Beach Chambers
1947 Weirs Beach Map
1952 Weirs Beach Map
Key to 1927 Tourist Map of Lake Winnipesaukee
Location
Location
Travel by Boat
History of the Weirs Public Docks
Approaching Weirs Beach and Other Lake Towns
New Mount Washington Approaches
Old Mount Washington Approaches
Public Docks 1950s
Travel by Bus
History of Bus Service to Weirs Beach
Travel by Car
History of Weirs Boulevard
History of Spindle Point
Historical Postcard Maps of Lake Winnipesaukee
History of Gas Prices
Brickyard Mountain Inn
Dollhouse on Weirs Boulevard
Lake Winnisquam
The Winnisquam Bridge
Aviation Point
The Mosquito Bridge
The Winnisquam House
Old Maps of Lake Winnisquam
Large Lake Winnisquam Map
The Winnisquam Stores
Mohawk Island
Aerial & Shoreline Views of Lake Winnisquam
Lake Winnisquam Brochures
Spindle Point Gallery
More Kilburn Stereoviews
The Shangri-La
The Winnecoette House
Travel by Plane
History of the Laconia Airport
History of Seaplane Rides in Weirs Beach
Northeast Airlines
Original Seaplane Base (1919-1924)
Bob Fogg
Harry Atwood
Weirs Seaplane Base (1925-early 1950s)
Travel by Train
History of the Route 3 Railroad Bridge
The Semaphore Tower
Nightlife
Nightlife
Historical Postcards of Moonlight on Lake Winnipesaukee
Prohibition in Weirs Beach
Time-Lapse Nighttime Photos of Weirs Beach
Nervura Patent Medicine
Parking
Parking
Parking Lots
Public Parking Lots
Commercial Parking Lots
Private Parking Lots
History of the Endicott Rock Park Parking Lot
Parking Kiosks
History of Jean’s Cafe
Brief History of the Fourth Train Station
Parking History
Freight House
Parking Map
Photo Tours
Site Map
Lake Winnipesaukee Photo Tour #1
Geneva Point
Center Harbor Aerial Photos
Melvin Village
Greetings from Lake Winnipesaukee (Vintage)
Loch Haven Inn
The Inn
The Fireplace and Living Room
The Dining Room
The Lodge
The Cottage
The Cabins
The Piazza
1940s Brochures
Loch Haven Aerial Photos
The Road Downhill to Loch Haven
Laconia-Lakeport Aerial Photo Collection
Normandin Square
The Fair Street Crossing
Downtown Wolfeboro
Historical Views Looking South on Main Street
Brewster Memorial Hall
Historical Views Looking North on Main Street
Post Office Square
National Bank Building
Black’s Gift Shop
The Wolfeboro Post Office
Hotel Elmwood
Wolfeboro Aerial Photos Gallery
Main Street Bridge
Wolfeboro Landing
Wolfeboro Station
Wolfeboro Sign
Lake Winnipesaukee Photo Tour #2
Durgin Bridge and Long Island Bridge
Dane Farm
Belknap Mountain Recreation Area
Mount Rowe Single Chairlift
Belknap Brochures
Views from the Top of Mt. Rowe
The Main Lodge
Trail Maps
The Ski Jumps
Summer Ski Jumping
The Hill Climb
Alpine Ridge
The Snow Train
Northland Skis
Penny Pitou
Fritzie Baer
Belknap Camping
Top of Gunstock
More Belknap Info
Alton Bay
The Alton Bay Bridge
The Bridge Roadway
The Bay View Pavilion
Emerson’s Store
McGrath’s Store
Other Alton Bay Stores
The Legionnaire
The Yankee Flyer
Ride the Speedboats
Alton Bay 1950s
Alton Town Beach
The East Side
Land Ho!
Myrtle Ann Dining Room
Views from Bay Hill
The West Side
Busy Corner
Alton Bay Aerial Photos
Greetings From Alton, N.H.
New Hampshire Photo Tour #1
Dingleton Hill Covered Bridge
Skimobile Tramway at Mt. Cranmore
Other New Hampshire Attractions
New Hampshire Photo Tour #2
New Hampshire Photo Tour #3
Recreation
Recreation
Bicycling
Lake Waukewan
History of Bicycling in the Weirs Beach Area
Boating
Powerboat Rentals
Navigation on the Lake
Boat Launches
Water Sports Charters
Boat Clubs
Sailboats
Waterskiing at Weirs Beach
Water Ski Exhibition
“The Weirs Ski Club Show”
Canoes, Kayaks, and Rowboats
Canoeing on Lake Winnipesaukee
Fishing
The 28 Fish Species in Lake Winnipesaukee
Historic Postcards of Fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee
Other Fishing Postcards
Golfing
Outdoor Golf Courses
Indoor Golf Courses
History of Golfing in the Weirs Beach Area
Hiking
The Red Hill Firetower
Historical Mountain Views
Castle in the Clouds
Historical Scenic Views from Locke’s Hill
Historical Scenic Views from Mt. Belknap
Historical Scenic Views from Mt. Major
Historical Scenic Views from Red Hill
Red Hill Views of Lake Winnipesaukee
Red Hill Views of Squam Lake
Views of Red Hill
Historical Scenic Views from West Rattlesnake
Pinnacle Hill
Views Towards the Tip of Meredith Neck
Views Towards Cummings Cove
Views Towards Lake Waukewan
The Pinnacle Park Zoo
Horseback Riding
History of Horseback Riding in the Weirs Beach Area
Nature Walking
The Weirs Community Park
The Prescott Farm
Prescott Farm – NOT
The Wow Trail
Belmont Town Beach
City Walks
SCUBA Diving
Tennis
Winter Sports
Tobogganing
Other Sports
Services
Services
Convenience Stores
History of Convenience Stores in Weirs Beach
Highlands Gas Station
Weirs Highlands Brochure
Farm Stands
U-Pick Farms
Historical Farm Postcards
Service Stations
History of Service Stations in Weirs Beach
Teen Haven
Churches
History of Churches in Weirs Beach
Original Methodist Church
Graveyards in Weirs Beach
The Sacred Heart Church in Laconia
The State Armory
The Weirs Grange
Weirs Grange Ribbons
The Laconia Grange
The Interlaken Grange
The Winnipesaukee Grange
The Lake Shore Grange
Other Granges
City Services
History of the Laconia Fire Department
Veterans Square
The Laconia Library
The Laconia Tavern
The Laconia Railroad Station
Dixon’s Point
Two Different Hotels – Side by Side
The Vue De L’Eau Hotel
The Bay View House
The Ewebin Inn
The Terrace Hotel
Train Tracks at Bay View
Medical Services
History of the Laconia Hospital
Other Services
Timeline of the Weirs Beach Post Office
Timeline of the Laconia Post Office
Weirs Beach Post Office History
1946-1988
1925-1945
1902-1924
Before 1902
Shopping
Shopping
Half Moon Gift Shop
Half Moon Beach Shop
Weirs Jewelry Outlet
Other Shops
Candy Stores
Clothing Stores
Historical Gift Shops in the Weirs Beach Area
Tarlson’s Arcade
Playland Arcade
Kennon’s Restaurant
Busy Corner – Cafe Vix
Weirs Candy Kitchen
Original Tower Street Corner
Tarlson the Musician
The Superette
Tarlson’s Store
Clow Sisters’ Gift House
The Half Moon
The Half Moon
The Half Moon Amusement Arcades
The Half Moon Penny Arcade
The Half Moon Family Fun Center
Brief History of The Half Moon
Biography of Sidney Ames 1930-1950
Purchase of the Half Moon Property
Complete History of The Half Moon
Tea Room, Bowling Alley, and Original Cabins
Bob Wagner
Original Half Moon Tea Room
Hotel Samoset
McIntire & Wagner
The Chateau De Lis
Hotel Samoset Photos
The McIntire Home
Chief Samoset
Original Ice House
Howard Ballou’s
The Half Moon Restaurant
The Half Moon Cabins
Cabin Numbering Explained
The Half Moon Bumper Cars
The Half Moon Gift Shops
The Half Moon Motel & Cottages
The Half Moon Pizza Stand
Coca-Cola on the Corner
Supersized Photos
Supersized Photos
270 Degree Panoramic View of Weirs Beach
Concord & Montreal Railroad 1892 Route Map
Concord & Montreal Railroad 1894 Route Map









