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| White Pine Monograph Vol. XXIX, No. 1 Released | 2010-05-03 |
We are grateful to Mr. Gideon S. Leonard who kindly lent his talents in writing about the all but forgotten New England town of New Milford, New Hampshire. Mr. Leonard is a regional expert and retired professor of history that seeks out examples of so-called New England “boom towns” that literally rose out of the woods in the 1800s, only to fade away or become completely abandoned altogether after a of couple of generations of life. His ability to personalize his research beyond basic facts and photos make for an enthalling historical read. We encourage you to read more of Mr. Leonard’s historic and entertaining findings, currently being chronicled on his research website and blog, www.GideonLeonard.com The Monograph is distributed free of charge to NELMA members and subscribers. If you are not a current subscriber and would like to receive the semi-annual publication, please contact the Association for a free subscription, by phone (207-829-6901) or email (info@nelma.org). | |
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The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association is pleased to present the latest issue of The White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs, titled, New Milford: The Spirit of a New England Village Lives On. This edition steps away from our typical format of showcasing fine examples of architects and builders work with Eastern White Pine by reverting to an exploration of local history and how the species played a significant role in the growth and development of New England. The historical relevance and longevity of the species should certainly resonate with the reader, as noted in the following quote from the publication, "Right up to the point of abandonment, one could argue that the town was built almost entirely of Eastern White Pine."
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