Fitzwilliam, NH
May 20th, 2014
Here is a peak of one of the MANY shots to come from the inside of the historic, and yes, haunted Amos J. Blake House Museum in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire.
It is beautifully kept to give you the feel that you are stepping into Blake's home as it was in the late 19th and early 20th century. It is also home to the Fitzwilliam Historical Society.
Some info on the museum:
"URL: www.fitzhistoricalsociety.org/
Address: 66 Route 119, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
Phone: (603) 585-7742
Amos Jewett Blake was a prominent citizen of the town of Fitzwilliam. He was a community leader, town official, a state legislator and the town moderator. A lawyer, Blake's office was set up in the front room of the museum, which looks nearly identical today as it did when he practiced law. His oak desk, safe and bookcase with his law books are all part of this room. Amos' son Leroy Blake used this office for his insurance business for 37 years following his father's death.
The Amos J. Blake house, built in 1837, was designed to be a store with living quarters attached. The Blake family purchased the house in 1865, and Amos, a community leader and state legislator, set up the front rooms to use as his law office. Eventually, with the death of Amos, his son Leroy moved his insurance business into the down stairs offices. The house remained in the Blake family until 1966, when the last living family member made a gift of the house to the Fitzwilliam Historical Society. The only stipulation was that the name "Blake" always be associated with the property. Historical Society members took charge of restoring and decorating the rooms, so that each reflects a different aspect of life in Fitzwilliam."
SOURCE: www.fitzwilliam.org/ftblake.htm
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Tags: FITZWILLIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY fitzwilliam historical society house history historic NH New England new hampshire ghosts haunted haunting paranormal supernatural legend tripping Amos J. Blake country store colonial strawberry festival hdr high dynamic range photography Nikon D800E Frank C. Grace Trig Photography
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