Bethlehem in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Town Building
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
1. Town Building Marker
General George T. Cruft presented this building as a gift to the citizens of Bethlehem in 1912. It included the free public library which remained in the building until 2014. It also included a hall for public assemblies, rooms for use by selectmen, a police court room, a lockup, and quarters for the fire department. He was a citizen of generosity and public spirit who used this method of showing his love for the town in which he spent many pleasant years and called home.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 44° 16.83′ N, 71° 41.218′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 302) and Maple Street (New Hampshire Route 142), on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2155 Main Street, 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: Cruft/Jackson Block (a few steps from this marker); Bethlehem, New Hampshire Bicentennial (a few steps from this marker); Mt. Agassiz Hotel and Fairlawn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethlehem Heritage Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jodo Karate
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Other markers no longer nearby. Town Building (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Site of Sinclair Hotel (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
2. Town Building and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
3. Town Building Entrance
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017
4. Town Building
Photographed by Detroit Publishing Company, c/1915
5. Maple Street and the Town Building, Bethlehem, White Mts., N.H. Postcard
(and Cosmos Mariner in Marker 116537)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
