Mon 31 Mar 2008
Lincoln NH… Papermill Town
Posted by Steve under NH History
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This cabin is named for Billy the Bear Boyle a Foreman for J.E. Henry a lumber baron who once owned 100,000 acres of land and from the late 1800’s until the early 1900’s ran a sawmill in the area now known as the Town of Lincoln. The Pemigewasset river was a source of log transport as well as the development of a rail system.
Lincoln is now the second largest town in the State of New Hampshire but consists of 95% National Forest land which will remain undeveloped and available for the public to enjoy. The balance of the land supports a vibrant ski town, and the heritage of the lumber trades has been honored by the naming of many of the ski trails at Loon Mountain such as: the Walking Boss Trail (named for the Foreman that over saw the cutting crews.
A further honor to the past is the Paper Mill Theatre (North Country Center for the Arts) which is presently housed in the renovated paper mill where live performances can be seen during the summer season.
For more Logging history view the: Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum web site.
For Real Estate info in the Loon Mountain Region and town of Lincoln: www.alpinelakes.com or steve@alpinelakes.com
