Background
Heald, Bruce Day was born on June 5, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Henry M. and Muriel D. (Day) Heald.
(Nature chose to endow New Hampshire with an infinite vari...)
Nature chose to endow New Hampshire with an infinite variety of lakes and ponds, almost inexhaustible in resources and unlimited in beauty. Each lake holds its own fishing secrets, curving nooks, jagged rocks, and intricate shoreline. For generations, the lakes and ponds have wielded their magnetic force, attracting thousands of residents and visitors in every season of the year. Lakes and Ponds of the Granite State invites you to explore the many wonders of these charmed places. You will see the sun glancing off the wind-flecked surface, hear the breeze rustle the shoreward-bending trees, feel the coolness of the water, and eye a prized trout or two. You will encounter not only those lakes that come to mind first—Winnipesaukee, Sunapee, Squam, and Newfound—but nearly one hundred others, including Dublin and Spofford and the breathtaking Gloriette Lake.
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(A history of Lake Winnipesaukee's steamers, the Mount Was...)
A history of Lake Winnipesaukee's steamers, the Mount Washington and others. Includes over 50 pictures. A perfect handbook and guide to Lake Winnipesaukee and the boats, past and present, that have sailed her waters. Also an interesting study of New Hampshire's largest lake. Thoroughly documented and very informative...
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(Located in the foothills of the White Mountains, Squam La...)
Located in the foothills of the White Mountains, Squam Lake was not discovered by English settlers until the mid-1700s. However, the lake area had long been inhabited by the Abenaki Nation of the Algonquin Federation. These people called the waters Kees-ee-hunk-nip-ee, meaning "goose lake in the highlands" (later shortened to Kusumpy or Casumpa) and also Asquam, meaning "water." The latter name was eventually shortened to become Squam Lake. With more than two hundred rare images, Around Squam Lake celebrates the beauty, the geology, and the history of Squam Valley. The book includes early Native American lore and the gradual development of what are known as the Five Towns-namely, Moultonboro, Sandwich, Holderness, Center Harbor, and Ashland. It reflects upon "big" Squam Lake and Little Squam Lake (where On Golden Pond was filmed), highlighting the shoreline points and coves, the succession of islands that dot the surface, and the surrounding mountains, which include the Squam Mountain range, the Sandwich range, and Red Hill, which rises at the head of the valley.
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(All the romance of early railroading in northern New Engl...)
All the romance of early railroading in northern New England pervades Boston & Maine in the 19th Century. This fascinating journey begins in the 1830s with an 8-mile line that just kept growing. By the end of the century, Boston & Maine was traveling over 2,324 miles of track. This first pictorial history of the Boston & Maine explores the heyday of an enterprising railroad. Using spectacular images, most of which have never before been published, the book takes us along scenic stretches of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
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(Railroads have played an integral part in shaping the ide...)
Railroads have played an integral part in shaping the identity of America, from carrying loads for industrial pursuits to connecting urban dwellers to recreational escapes in the countryside. In this volume, you will travel on the rail line that links New Hampshire’s upper Merrimack Valley to the Lake Winnipesaukee region. From your window seat, you will watch beautiful, late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century landscapes unfold. You will experience the diverse personalities of several whistle-stops along the way, and will visit picturesque riverside towns, such as Concord, Penacook, Boscawen, and Franklin on the Merrimack River; places on up the Pemigewasset River, like Bristol, Ashland, and Plymouth; and towns such as Tilton, Belmont, and Laconia on the Winnipesaukee River.
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(The roots of many cherished American traditions may be fo...)
The roots of many cherished American traditions may be found on the main streets of New Hampshire towns. Often the heart of a town's social, political, and economic life, main streets offer a sense of identity, dignity, and serenity. Through images, Main Street New Hampshire reflects the romance and nostalgia of the past and showcases the sights and memorials of several important New Hampshire places, including Concord, Keene, Nashua, Rochester, Laconia, Exeter, Newmarket, and others. These images, many dating from as early as 1860, reflect the activity, architecture, transportation, and recreation at the heart of each community.
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(The Boston & Maine Railroad has long captured the hearts ...)
The Boston & Maine Railroad has long captured the hearts of rail enthusiasts, and its locomotives are models of the majesty, power, and romance of American rail. The Boston & Maine was a railroad dynasty running through Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, and many still remember hearing the whistle blow as a Boston & Maine locomotive spewing smoke and steam pulled into the station. Boston & Maine Locomotives, the third volume in ArcadiaÃs trio documenting the Boston & Maine Railroad, is a history of the locomotives that powered New England's most dominant line. The Ten Wheelers, the Mastodons, the Pacifics, and the other classes of locomotive are seen here as they pull passengers and freight throughout the Northeast. The Boston & Maine was one of the last railroads in the area to continue naming its locomotives, and those engines, from nineteenth-century steam to twentieth-century diesel, are recorded here. The Portland, the Newburyport, the General Sherman, and more ride New EnglandÃs rails once again in Boston & Maine Locomotives.
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(With more than 200 rare images spanning a century of memo...)
With more than 200 rare images spanning a century of memories, The Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Volume II explores central New Hampshire’s resort communities, its early rail service, and the recreation of the area. Author and historian Bruce D. Heald, Ph.D., has combined an exciting collection of images with a thoroughly researched text to continue the story of these unique communities. Discover the fascinating history of the region around Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam, Newfound, and Lake Wentworth. Visit the villages of Wolfeboro, Sandwich, Laconia, Franklin, the Ossipees, and Plymouth. Dr. Heald’s experiences as an author, professor, and as Chief Purser aboard the MS Mount Washington for more than 30 years contribute greatly to this impressive pictorial collection.
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(Railroads have played an integral part in shaping the ide...)
Railroads have played an integral part in shaping the identity of America, from carrying loads for industrial pursuits to connecting urban dwellers to recreational escapes in the countryside. In this volume, you will travel on the rail line that links New Hampshire's upper Merrimack Valley to the LakeWinnipesaukee region. From your window seat, you will watch beautiful, late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century landscapes unfold. You will experience the diverse personalities of several whistle-stops along the way, and will visit picturesque riverside towns, such as Concord, Penacook, Boscawen, and Franklin on the Merrimack River; places on up the Pemigewasset River, like Bristol, Ashland, and Plymouth; and towns such as Tilton, Belmont, and Laconia on the Winnipesaukee River.
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(Railroads have played an integral part in shaping the ide...)
Railroads have played an integral part in shaping the identity of America, from carrying loads for industrial pursuits to connecting urban dwellers to recreational escapes in the countryside. In this volume, you will travel on the rail line that links New Hampshire's upper Merrimack Valley to the Lake Winnipesaukee region. From your window seat, you will watch beautiful, late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century landscapes unfold. You will experience the diverse personalities of several whistle-stops along the way, and will visit picturesque riverside towns, such as Concord, Penacook, Boscawen, and Franklin on the Merrimack River; places on up the Pemigewasset River, like Bristol, Ashland, and Plymouth; and towns such as Tilton, Belmont, and Laconia on the Winnipesaukee River.
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(The Old Man of the Mountain once cast a steady gaze upon ...)
The Old Man of the Mountain once cast a steady gaze upon the slopes of Franconia Notch. Its profile drew writers, explorers and presidents, delighting all who glimpsed its features. But when it collapsed on May 3, 2003, the Old Man seemed forever lost. Veteran historian Bruce Heald and the last caretaker of the Old Man, David Nielsen, have gathered 101 images from the profile's long history. These one-of-a-kind photos from Nielsen's private collection depict four decades of preservation work, seismic testing by national experts, visits from dignitaries and rare memorabilia. With Nielsen's personal reflections on his life's work and Heald's notes on the history of the Old Man, this volume recaptures the wonder of New Hampshire's great stone face.
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(As the twentieth century dawned, the Boston & Maine Railr...)
As the twentieth century dawned, the Boston & Maine Railroad Company controlled virtually all of the rail lines in New Hampshire, as well as much of the service in Maine and Massachusetts. Ultimately, the company operated more than 2,000 stations in northern New England. The train was the most important mode of travel, and the stations were the center of the community. Boston & Maine in the 20th Century continues the first pictorial history of the railroad company, entitled Boston & Maine in the 19th Century. With more than 200 rare images and historical narrative, the book details the trains and their destinations: the terminals, stations, depots, and whistle stops to which they sped. Times changed, and the railroad was passed by; however, its legacy lives on.
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(Vivid and entrancing, the images of New Hampshire’s Lakes...)
Vivid and entrancing, the images of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region included in this volume span more than a century of memories. Residents of the area, both natives and newcomers, will find a strong connection with the faces and places presented. The over 200 vintage photographs that make up this fascinating visual history take us to communities on Winnipausaukee, Newfound, and Squam Lakes. Readers also catch glimpses of bustling towns near Chocorua Lake, Winnisquam, Waukewan, and Wicwas. The focus for residents and visitors who come to this pristine area of New Hampshire has always been the lakes. From Alton Bay and Tamworth to Meredith and New Hampton, from Wolfeboro and Center Harbor to Plymouth and Bristol, people have enjoyed exploring, boating, and fishing. Some found a strong source of power for industry here; others built homes and schools; and many have simply enjoyed the cold, spring-fed waters of the lakes for recreation.
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(Uniquely clustered with lakes and rivers, islands and me...)
Uniquely clustered with lakes and rivers, islands and meadows, Meredith is nestled at the foothills of the White Mountains. From its Native American roots as a fishing and farming community, to the industrial era, when factories and inns began to spring up and thrive, Meredith has remained a busy gathering place.
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historian English and music educator
Heald, Bruce Day was born on June 5, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Henry M. and Muriel D. (Day) Heald.
Associate of Arts, Boston University, 1956. Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Lowell State University, Massachusetts, 1959. Master of Arts, Columbia Pacific University, California, 1984.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia Pacific University, California, 1985.
Supervisor music Ashland-Meredith Union 2, Meredith, New Hampshire, 1959-1964. Director music, lecturer fine arts Belknap College, Center Harbor, 1963-1965. Director bands Plattsburgh (New York ) City Schools, 1969-1970.
Supervisor music Inter-Lakes School District, Meredith, 1965-1969, director music education, 1970-1977. Director instrumental music Kennebunk (Maine) High School, 1977-1979. Production manager Annalee Mobilitee Dolls, Meredith, 1979-1981.
Lecturer English and journalism Moultonborough Academy, 1981-1986. Director music Congressional Church, Laconia, New Hampshire, 1985-1986. Chair English department Holy Trinity School, 1987—2000.
Mentor Columbia Pacific University, since 1986. Instructor music New Hampshire College, Manchester, 1988—1995. Historian Weirstimes Public Company, 1992—2001.
Lecturer English literature Plymouth State College, 1995-1997, lecturer United States history Plymouth State University, since 1998.
(With more than 200 rare images spanning a century of memo...)
(Railroads have played an integral part in shaping the ide...)
(Railroads have played an integral part in shaping the ide...)
(Railroads have played an integral part in shaping the ide...)
(As the twentieth century dawned, the Boston & Maine Railr...)
(The Boston & Maine Railroad has long captured the hearts ...)
(Lake Winnipesaukee has long been endowed with a rich and ...)
(Nature chose to endow New Hampshire with an infinite vari...)
(Vivid and entrancing, the images of New Hampshire’s Lakes...)
(Uniquely clustered with lakes and rivers, islands and me...)
(Located in the foothills of the White Mountains, Squam La...)
(All the romance of early railroading in northern New Engl...)
(The roots of many cherished American traditions may be fo...)
(The Old Man of the Mountain once cast a steady gaze upon ...)
(A history of Lake Winnipesaukee's steamers, the Mount Was...)
Commissioner Parks and Playgrounds, Meredith, 1966-1969. Selectman Town of Meredith, 1971-1976. President Lake Winnipesaukee History Society Served with United States Marine Corps, 1954-1962.
Member National Catholic Education Association, Masons, Order Eastern Star.
Son of Henry M. and Muriel D. (Day) H. m. Helen Peaslee, May 21, 1960. Children: William Forristall III, Craig, Eric Bentley, Allyson Kaye.