Bethlehem in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Howard House
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
1. Howard House Marker
In 1863, while recuperating from injuries in a runaway stagecoach accident, Henry Howard, later to be Rhode Island's governor, realized the town's potential as a summer resort. In 1870, he sparked the tourist industry here when he built the first Howard House which had 80 guest rooms. This hotel burned down in 1874. The second Howard House was built by Cyrus Bunker in 1878 and was enlarged to hold 250 guests. The hotel was torn down in 1958.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 44° 16.808′ N, 71° 41.531′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Log Cabin Lane, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bethlehem NH 03574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, 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: P.O.W.-M.I.A. Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Park House (within shouting distance of this marker); Strawberry Hill Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation (about 400 feet away); Mount Washington Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Sinclair Lodge
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Angel of the Mountains (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
2. Howard House Marker
Photographed by B. W. Kilburn
3. Howard House Stereoscopic Print
"The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States"
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
