Bethlehem in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Bethlehem Heritage Center
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
1. Bethlehem Heritage Center Marker
This building was originally built as the Ranlet Cafι in 1880 by D.W. Ranlet. It was located to the east of the Ranlet Hotel which was located on the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue. In 1895, it was moved by oxen to the present location and used as a meat market by the Lewis brothers. In 1998, the cafι became the home of the Bethlehem Heritage Society and town visitors center. In 2018, The Heritage Center was placed on the New Hampshire Register of Historic Places.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 44° 16.819′ N, 71° 41.151′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Maple Street (New Hampshire Route 142), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2182 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: Stream Meets Street (here, next to this marker); Bethlehem, New Hampshire Bicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cruft/Jackson Block (about 400 feet away); Mt. Agassiz Hotel and Fairlawn House
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Other markers no longer nearby. Town Building (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Site of Sinclair Hotel (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
2. Bethlehem Heritage Center Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
3. Bethlehem Heritage Center
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
