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Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Strawbery Banke Slide Collection

English colonists established a settlement in Portsmouth in 1623 and called it “Strawbery Banke.” This area of Portsmouth, which came to be known as Puddle Dock, has cultural and historical importance to the city. In order to help tell the story of the area, Strawbery Banke Museum was developed in 1958, following urban renewal efforts that demolished much of Puddle Dock and the South End. Today, Strawbery Banke Museum sits on 10 acres of land and is home to 32 historic buildings.

The 29 slides in this collection depict scenes from Portsmouth and Strawbery Banke Museum, including several historic houses and street views. They offer a unique view into the early years at Strawbery Banke Museum, prior to many of the houses' restoration efforts.

To learn more about Strawbery Banke Museum, its historic houses, and local preservation efforts, visit strawberybanke.org or visit Special Collections on the 2nd floor of the Portsmouth Public Library.
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