Historic New England

Billhead for the Merchant's Hotel, 42 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 19, 1831

The billhead has a total of $34.00 for board, horse-keeping and sundries.

Date: 1831-03-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.026

Billhead for the Winthrop House, hotel, corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets, Boston, Mass., dated April 1, 1853

The image is of John Winthrop, first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Date: 1853-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.027

Billhead for the Quincy House, hotel, corner of Brattle Street and Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., dated June 1, 1853

Street traffic, including pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles, pass in front of the Quincy House.

Date: 1853-06-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.028

Billhead for the Quincy House, hotel, corner of Brattle Street and Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., dated July 15, 1854

The name on the billhead is Alanson Long.

Date: 1854-07-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255013

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.029

Billhead for the Quincy House, hotel, corner of Brattle Street and Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., dated January 1, 1859

The name on the billhead is Alanson Long.

Date: 1859-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.030

Letterhead for The Quincy, hotel, Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., dated February 19, 1911

The clock tower of The Quincy hotel is seen in the image. The proprietor is F.L. Robbins.

Date: 1911-02-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.031

Letterhead for The Quincy, hotel, Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The proprietor is F.L. Robbins.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.032

Broadside for the United States Hotel, corner of Kingston, Beach and Lincoln Streets, Boston, Mass., 1842

The hotel amenities are described with a "Plan of the City of Boston."

Date: 1842

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255021

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.033

Trade cards for Bromfield House, Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Seldon Crockett is the proprietor of Bromfield House.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255022

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.001

Trade card for Blanchard's Hotel, 27 & 29 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Hotel is on the European plan and near the Boston & Maine Depot.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255037

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.002

Trade card for the Providence House, lodging house, No. 235 Pleasant Street, Boston, Mass., January 15, 1881

F.W. Fisher is the proprietor of the Providence House opening on January 15, 1881.

Date: 1881-01-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255038

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.003

Menu for the Revere House, hotel, Bowdoin Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso lists items for a dinner menu.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255039

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.004

New pocket map of Boston and surrounding country, Tilly Haynes, United States Hotel, corner of Kingston, Beach and Lincoln Streets, Boston, Mass., 1889

The amenities of the United States Hotel and proximity to transportation points are described. The map is "Engraved expressly for the guests of the United States Hotel." Tilly Haynes is the proprietor of the United States Hotel in Boston and the Broadway Central Hotel in New York City.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255041

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.005

Brochure for The Lincolnshire, transient and residential hotel, corner of Beacon and Charles Streets, Boston, Mass., 1925

The layout and amenities of The Lincolnshire are described.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255042

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.006

Congress ready reminder of daily engagements, Mills, Knight & Co., 1898

The item is a pocket size engagement book for 1898 with a calendar, holidays, rate of income on stocks, points of interest and other useful information. The book is given with the compliments of The American House, Hanover Street, near Scollay Square, Boston, Massachusetts. The item is copyrighted 1...

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255043

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.007

Trade card for the Flume House, hotel, Franconia Mountains, New Hampshire, undated

Richard Taft is the proprietor of the Flume House.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255044

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.001

Trade card for the Moulton Hotel, Centre Harbor, New Hampshire, undated

Hotel guests will be taken to and from the steamboat wharf free of charge.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255045

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.002

Trade card for the Crawford House, hotel, White Mountain Notch, New Hampshire, undated

The card verso lists places of interest and their distance from the hotel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.003

Trade card for the Mount Washington Summit House, White Mountains, New Hampshire, undated

The Summit House is 6,291 feet above sea level according to the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.004

Advertisement for the Eagle Hotel, Keene, New Hampshire, March 31, 1837

The Eagle Hotel has been renovated and has new and convenient stables. The advertisement is from the "American Traveler," 23 May 1837.

Date: 1837-03-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255048

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.005

Advertisement for the New Hampshire Hotel, Dover, New Hampshire, May 16, 1837

The Hotel is under new ownership and keeps stage books for passengers to reserve their seats. The advertisement is from the "American Traveler," 23 May 1837.

Date: 1837-05-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255049

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.006

Advertisement for the Dover Hotel, Dover, New Hampshire, May 12, 1837

The Hotel is on the major stagecoach routes with customer service a priority. The advertisement is from the "American Traveler," 23 May 1837.

Date: 1837-05-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255050

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.007

Brochure for the Pemigewasset House, summer resort, Plymouth, New Hampshire, 1880

The property amenities and train schedules are described in the brochure. The verso has an image of the approach to Plymouth from the south.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255051

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.008

Billhead for the Profile House, Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, dated September 25, 1867

A stagecoach drives by the Profile House located in the Franconia Notch, White Mountains, New Hampshire.

Date: 1867-09-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255052

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.009

Letterhead for the Monadnock House, hotel, Colebrook, New Hampshire, dated October 30, 1894

The letter on the verso is dated October 30, 1894.

Date: 1894-10-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255053

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.010

Billhead for the Crawford House, hotel, White Mountain Notch, New Hampshire, dated August 22, 1882

Barron, Merrill & Barron are the proprietors.

Date: 1882-08-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255054

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.011

Billhead for the Crawford House, hotel, White Mountain Notch, New Hampshire, dated September 9, 1882

Barron, Merrill & Barron are the proprietors. They operate the Fabyan, Twin Mountain, Mount Pleasant and Crawford Houses.

Date: 1882-09-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255055

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.012

Billhead for the Starr King House, White Mountains, Jefferson, New Hampshire, dated September 5, 1882

C.K. Gile is the proprietor of the Starr King House.

Date: 1882-09-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255056

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.013

Trade card for the Merrimount Lodge Cabins, overnight kitchenettes, P.O. Box 1, Route 3A, Hooksett, New Hampshire, undated

The property is located on Route 3A in Hooksett, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255057

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.001

Trade card for Coco's Cabins, Derry and Lawrence Highway, Route 28, Derry, New Hampshire, 1946-1947

The card verso has a July-June 1946-1947 calendar.

Date: 1946-1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255058

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.002

Trade card for Meader's Heated Cabins, Route 16, Ossipee Valley, White Mountain Highway, Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, undated

Meader provides Simmons Beds, showers, meals and housekeeping facilities.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255059

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.003

Trade card for the Guest House, Route 109, Lake Winnipesaukee and The Wheel, restaurant, Melvin Village, New Hampshire, undated

Swimming, boating, hunting and fishing are the activities around Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. The Wheel is open all year for breakfast.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255060

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.004

Trade card for Joe Houghton's Camps, three room cabins, Twin Mountain, New Hampshire, undated

Hot and cold water showers are provided at rates of 75 cents and $1.00 per person.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255061

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.005

Trade card for Rest-Well Cabins and Rooms, Junction Route 16 and 2, Gorham, New Hampshire, undated

The proprietor is O. Mosca.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255062

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.006

Trade card for Lakeside Motel Cabins, No. 2 Highway, Hampton Station, New Hampshire, undated

The property provides a canteen, lunchroom, garage and home cooked meals.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255063

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.007

Trade card for the Supreme View Inn, modern rooms and cabins, Twin Mountain, New Hampshire, undated

The property advertises winter sports and an "unsurpassed view of presidential range."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255092

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.008

Trade card for the Alstead Hotel, Alstead, New Hampshire, undated

The property is open to tourists and available for summer boarding. The Alstead Hotel is close to Keene, New Hampshire and Bellows Falls, Vermont.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255093

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.010

Trade card for Riverview, Gorham, New Hampshire, undated

The Riverview provides rooms and a garage. Large parties can be accomodated.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255094

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.011

Brochure for The Bartlett, 10 F Street, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, undated

The Bartlett's amenities are described in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255095

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.012

Brochure for the Hotel Wilbert, C Street, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, undated

The Hotel Wilbert was established in 1912 and offers American or European plans.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255096

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.013

Brochure for the Spalding Inn, Mountain View Road, Whitefield, New Hampshire, undated

The amenities are described for the Inn season which runs from May through November.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255097

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.014

Brochure for The Exeter Inn, Front and Pine Streets, Exeter, New Hampshire, undated

The brochure has photographs of the property, lounges, guest rooms and suites. A loose sheet inside the brochure states that Exeter was the headquarters for a Grand Encampment on May 10 and 11, 1938.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255098

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.015

Brochure for the Highland House, inn, Durham, New Hampshire, undated

Highland House overlooks the Lamprey River and is two miles from the Newmarket Station.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255099

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.016

Brochure for The Pinnacle Summer House, summer resort, South Lyndeboro, New Hampshire, undated

References are required for a stay at The Pinnacle. The property is served by trains from Union Station in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255100

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.017

Letterhead for the Hotel Moody, Claremont, New Hampshire, undated

The fireproof property offers 100 rooms, 50 baths and the European plan.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255101

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.018

Waumbek magazine, published weekly at Jefferson in the White Mountains, New Hampshire, August 14, 1904

The issue describes the resort activities and the guests for the week of August 14, 1904. The sister properties Laurel House and Laurel-in-the-Pines in Lakewood, New Jersey are promoted for the winter months.

Date: 1904-08-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255102

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.02.019