The collection of currently available books about the Lake Sunapee Region.
Lake Sunapee ‘Postcard History Series’ Paperback
April 30, 2012
by Paul D. Rheingold
Lake Sunapee, in southern New Hampshire, is one of the gems of New England. It is 10 miles long and, at 1,100 feet in elevation, is the highest large lake in the state. It is dominated at its southern end by the magnificent Mount Sunapee.
The lake shore has an unusually interesting history traced here in postcard views, many from the start of the 20th century.
They tell a story of large resort hotels, steamboat travel, and trains, all in the era before the automobile.
Lake Sunapee Postcard History on Amazon.com
Sunapee Harbor
Photographs of Sunapee Harbor, on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire. Photographs have been taken in all four seasons from early morning until after the sun has set.
The photographs also show many activities in Sunapee Harbor including the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas.
Click here to purchase Sunapee Harbor on Lulu.com
Newbury ‘Images of America’ Paperback
June 1, 2009
by Shelly Candidus
Newbury, NH has attracted residents and visitors to its unspoiled landscape since its incorporation in 1778.
Early settlers found sustenance in Sunapee’s lake and mountain as they tamed the wilderness, and later visitors found relaxation and recreation as they came to lakeside destinations by railroad and steamboat.
Newbury – Images of America on Amazon.com
An Aerial View of Lake Sunapee, NH
“Lake of the Wild Goose” Circa. 1949-50
A coffee-table book of black and white aerial photographs of Lake Sunapee.
This fascinating view of the entire shoreline has been assembled from hundreds of photos taken in 1949-50 with a World War II military camera.
Over 225 different photos in the book, some close-up, some panoramic.
All are interesting!
The book is not available online. To reserve a copy, call 603-763-2441 or email: soonipi.nh@comcast.net. Large prints may be ordered of individual photos.
Click here to view a PDF with more information
The 19 Covered Bridges of Newport, New Hampshire
Newport Historical Society’s new book, “The 19 Covered Bridges of Newport, New Hampshire” is now available at the museum or any offsite venues where our booth is located and, of course, at the Festival.
Thoroughly researched, the book contains 88 pages of text, black & white and color photos. Learn when the bridges were built, where they were located, who they were named after and what caused their destruction.
The book is divided into three sections. Part 1 deals with highway covered bridges, Part 2 concentrates on the 13 railroad covered bridges. Newport has 2 of the 8 railroad covered bridges remaining world-wide.
While the Pier and Wright’s are considered in Part 2, Part 3 deals with the other six.
Priced at $20.