Littleton in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Bugbee Block

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2017

1. Bugbee Block Marker

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The offices of Dr. Ralph Bugbee, Jr. (1821-1893) occupied this Italianate edifice when it was built in 1857. Beneath its bracketed cornice and formal frieze, retailers have plied clothing, hardware, books, jewelry, carpets and sporting goods. Known as the Courier Block from 1920 to 1974, when the weekly newspaper (est. 1889) was housed here, its clever design used the sloping lot to advantage, with a public entry at street-level and backside access to production facilities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 44° 18.403′ N, 71° 46.408′ W. Marker is in Littleton, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 302) east of School Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level directly on the subject building. Marker is located at the northeast corner of the building, facing Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 85 Main Street, Littleton NH 03561, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Littleton Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Brackett Block

Bugbee Block Marker (<i>wide view; marker visible at left edge of photograph</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2017

2. Bugbee Block Marker (wide view; marker visible at left edge of photograph)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Parker's Marketplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Thayer's White Mountain Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Host to History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Legendary Landmark (about 300 feet away); Rounsevel Building (about 400 feet away); Littleton War Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Littleton.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Littleton, New Hampshire Historic Buildings

Bugbee Block image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2017

3. Bugbee Block

Bugbee Block (<i>west side of building is now "Pollyanna Gateway" to riverwalk</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2017

4. Bugbee Block (west side of building is now "Pollyanna Gateway" to riverwalk)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.