Laconia, NH

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Laconia, NH

CITY

Official Website:
http://www.city.laconia.nh.us/

Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.laconia-weirs.org/

Population:
16411 (2000 census)

Founding Date:
1822 (courthouse), 1849 (railroad station)

County:
Belknap County

Encompasses the villages of Lakeport and Weirs Beach.

The Great Fire of 1860 destroyed much of the town.

An explosion in 1902 destroyed the Masonic temple.

The Village of Lakeport was destroyed by fire, 26 May 1903.

BIRTHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Thomas J. McIntyre Politician 20-Feb-1915 8-Aug-1992 US Senator from New Hampshire, 1962-79

DEATHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Claude Rains Actor 10-Nov-1889 30-May-1967 The Invisible Man

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