Pittsfield in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Tuttle Block

1874

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Tuttle Block Marker

Inscription. In 1854 the old Calvinist Baptist Church was reconstructed on this site, raised and stores built underneath. Known as the Central Block, it housed Dr. Mack's famous apothecary shop which contained the public library. All were destroyed in the great conflagration of 1873. The following year, H. A. Tuttle constructed the present building for his clothing business, which later employed 24 people and conducted business in 13 states.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 20.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 43° 18.326′ N, 71° 19.747′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Main St, Pittsfield NH 03263, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jonathan “Jocky” Fogg, Patriot (a few steps from this marker); Washington House (a few steps from this marker); Union Block (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Dr. R.P.J. Tenney House (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Wilkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Agents' House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotton Mill Steam Pump (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Also see . . . Pittsfield Historical Trail (PDF). Historical guide for a 1.5-mile loop trail developed by the Pittsfield Historical Society. The trail stops at three dozen historical sites that were typical of New England communities more than a century ago: homes, churches, schools, industrial and commercial buildings as well as dams and bridges. (Submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Tuttle Block Marker

Tuttle Block c. 1875 image. Click for full size.

Henry A. Osgood (Public Domain), circa 1875

3. Tuttle Block c. 1875

Tuttle Block, 1980 image. Click for full size.

Roger A. Brevoort (Public Domain), June 18, 1980

4. Tuttle Block, 1980

The building has subsequently been demolished.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.