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

Carpenter Library

1901

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Carpenter Library Marker

Inscription. Designed by architect William Butterfield, this building and land was a gift of Josiah and Georgianna Carpenter to the Town of Pittsfield. The stack room is fire proof and was originally lighted by gas. The granite steps are from Concord and the pilasters are of Indiana sandstone. Mr. Carpenter, then of Manchester, had been a prominent banker in Pittsfield for nearly 20 years. Mrs. Carpenter was the daughter of Pittsfield pioneer, Col. James Drake.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 43° 18.283′ N, 71° 19.651′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Park Terrace, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Main St, Pittsfield NH 03263, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in 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: Opera House Block (a few steps from this marker); John Berry House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Berry Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Wilkins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Free Will Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Pittsfield Bank (about 300 feet away); Congregational Church (about 300 feet away); Pittsfield Academy (about 300 feet away). 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Carpenter Library Marker

and commercial buildings as well as dams and bridges. (Submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Josiah and Georgiana Carpenter image. Click for full size.

Jean Paul Selinger, via Town of Pittsfield, NH (Public Domain), circa 1901

3. Josiah and Georgiana Carpenter

These portraits hang in the library that they built.

Carpenter Library image. Click for full size.

H.M. Paige (Public Domain), 1904

4. Carpenter Library

Picture postcard of the library a few years after it was built.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.