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

Union Block

1876

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Union Block Marker

Inscription. The Thorndike-Tuttle Block, which housed Pittsfield Savings Bank and post office was destroyed by fire in 1876 along with all of the town's school records. The safe was saved and the bank opened the next day in John Berry's store. The bank, along with H. A. Tuttle and B. F. Kaime, immediately erected a new building they named the Union Block. Another floor, known as Odd Fellows Hall, was added in 1895.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 19.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 43° 18.334′ N, 71° 19.727′ 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 west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 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: Washington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tuttle Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregational Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan “Jocky” Fogg, Patriot (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Wilkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. R.P.J. Tenney House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Berry Stand (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Agents' House (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 and commercial buildings as well as dams and bridges. (Submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Union Block Marker

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 147 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.