Littleton in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Thayer's White Mountain Hotel
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2017
1. Thayer's White Mountain Hotel Marker
In 1843, Henry Lowell Thayer (1817-1892), owner of an adjacent general store, secured this lot for a hotel. By 1850, local builders Andrew Scott and Jonathan Nurs had created an eclectic masterpiece that set a standard of scale and style for 19th century Main Street architecture. The entry portico has Italian-style balconies braced by scroll consoles. A fluted Doric colonnade supports a Greek Revival pediment with a Gothic Revival window. The roof, topped by a lantern-style, Italian cupola, is punctuated by formal dormers that echo the Classical façade. With running water and a spiral staircase, Thayer’s was both modern and elegant. It typified the transitional hostelries that displaced rustic taverns and presaged the region’s Grand Hotels. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 44° 18.415′ N, 71° 46.463′ W. Marker is in Littleton, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 302
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2017
2. Thayer's White Mountain Hotel Marker (wide view; marker visible on wall, between windows)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Host to History (here, next to this marker); A Legendary Landmark (here, next to this marker); Parker's Marketplace (a few steps from this marker); Littleton War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Littleton Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Bugbee Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Littleton.
Regarding Thayer's White Mountain Hotel. National Register of Historic Places (1982)
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Littleton, New Hampshire Historic Buildings
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1. Thayers Inn - Nearly 175 Years of History.
“Dad” Thayer, as he came to be known, built his success on the quality of service he offered “drummers” (salesmen) and other travelers to the area. Lackeys would deliver firewood for the fireplace or Franklin stove in order to heat the room, a candle to provide light, a pitcher of water for washing as well as the guest’s
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2017
3. Thayer's White Mountain Hotel (wide view; showing architectural details described by marker)
2. Historic Map - Littleton, NH - 1883.
The map, looking east, includes labeled roads, buildings, bridges, waterways and railroad route. It features inset illustrations of Oak Hill House and Thayer’s Hotel. Littleton’s population is noted as 3,300. (Submitted on April 14, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
circa 1910
4. Main Street, and Thayer's Hotel, Littleton, N.H.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on April 15, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
