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The Manchester & Keene Railroad and its Impact on Nelson
FeaturedChapel by the Lake, Musonville NH 529 Granite Lake Road, nelson, NH, United StatesThe Manchester & Keene Railroad and its Impact on Nelson In December of 1878 the first passenger train ran over the Manchester & Keene Railroad from Keene, through Roxbury, Marlborough, Harrisville, Hancock, and Bennington to Greenfield, NH. This opening followed 20 years of planning, financial difficulties, failed contractors, political upheaval, and construction through difficult terrain. […]
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Trains from Hancock and Harrisville to Beyond with Alan Rumrill
FeaturedOnline ProgramJoin Alan Rumrill, Executive Director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County, for an enlightening talk on the train history of Hancock and Harrisville. Through the use of archival photographs and the historical record, Alan will discuss where these railroads went, when they ran, and how they were built. Join us for this virtual ride […]
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Railroads of Hancock and Harrisville
Featuredonline"Railroads of Hancock and Harrisville" with Alan F. Rumrill Jan 16, 2021 11:00 AM Free Event Join Alan Rumrill, Executive Director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County, for an enlightening talk on the train history of Hancock and Harrisville. Through the use of archival photographs and the historical record, Alan will discuss where these […]