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Between 1825 and 1925, the Merrimack River watershed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts was one of the nation’s most productive industrial centers. The largest source of water was Lake Winnipesaukee, which occupies 72 square miles. The lake’s outlet, the Winnipesaukee River, dropped nearly 200 feet before it joined the Pemigewasset River 20 miles south at Franklin to form the Merrimack. Four industrial towns, Laconia, Tilton, Northfield and Franklin, developed along the banks of the Winnipesaukee. Laconia being the largest, with a land area of 20 square miles.
This Laconia City Walk is designed to introduce some of the architecture and history of Laconia's downtown area, as well as to share the changes that Laconia has experienced over the years. We hope you enjoy this self-guided historic tour!
Follow the red line for the full 1.5 mile tour.
Follow the grey line for a condensed 1mile tour.
Follow the blue line for a 1.2 mile loop around the Winnipesaukee River.
Special thanks to Benjamin Cone of Eagle Scout Troop 68, Laconia Historical and Museum Society, G.C. Engineering, Laconia Housing, Lakes Region Community Services, Piedmont Print and Frame, The Studio, Melcher and Prescott, Laconia Kiwanis, RFS Engineering, and Michelle Dean.
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