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You can see Mount Washington and the Isles of Shoals from this observatory that sits atop the 298-foot-tall Garrison Hill. But how long has this tower stood here, and what's it's history?

You can see Mount Washington and the Isles of Shoals from this observatory that sits atop the 298-foot-tall Garrison Hill. But how long has this tower stood here, and what's it's history?

You can see Mount Washington and the Isles of Shoals from this observatory that sits atop the 298-foot-tall Garrison Hill. But how long has this tower stood here, and what's it's history?

Tony McManus Had you been a juror in the trial for the 1908 murder of Dover police officer Walter S. Sterling, you might have wondered why John Dame had been up and about at 4:15 in the morning walking around his house with a loaded revolver. The evidence indicated that he might not have had the weapon when the argument with his father-in-law started, but went back to his bedroom to get it and returned to the confrontation. You might wonder why, if he felt threatened, he didnt simply move more...

Anthony McManus Many people may not think of Dover as a particularly "hilly" area, but in fact, from its very early years a number of locations have been identified specifically as heights of land.  In todays world, with paved roads and structures of various kinds spread about, the landscape may seem more flattened and we may not be totally aware that we are dealing with some fairly dramatic inclines.  A motor vehicle makes it seem easy.  But think for a minute about our forbears in the 1700...

Historically Speaking: More scandal, tragedy in Dover banks Anthony McManus As noted, James E. Lothrop commented that he was "surprised that the business of the bank had been conducted so loosely." It should have been no surprise at all because for several years previous, starting perhaps in 1893, Cocheco Savings Bank had been under the strict supervision of the New Hampshire state banking commissioner as the result of questionable practices relating to handling of deposits.  During that time,...

Historically Speaking: Harry Hough and Dovers 1899 bank scandal Fosters Daily Democrat Harry Hough left town on Sunday, June 4, 1899. A day or so prior to this, bank examiners had arrived at the Cocheco Bank, located at the northerly corner of Central Avenue and Third Street, and discovered some discrepancies.  As assistant treasurer of Cocheco Savings, Hough was responsible for the day-to-day operation of accounts, deposits, etc., and under questioning during a records review on Saturday, he...