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Vintage photo of Camp Wawona beach, circa 1915. The waterfront has not changed much since this photo was taken.
1915 Camp Wawona Beach
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Vintage photo of Camp Wawona beach, circa 1915. The waterfront has not changed much since this photo was taken.
Swanzey Lake 1909
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Swanzey Lake in 1909 from Camp Wawona, near today's Snack Shack at Pilgrim Pines. Notice the trees on the other side of the lake have been trimmed, this is the old lakeside road.
Pine Acres Boys' Camp 1920's
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Looking across the lake at the Pine Acres Boys' Camp, photo taken from West Shore Road in 1920. The camp had been the Denman Thompson's summer cottage property. The property is currently Swanzey Lake Campground.
The Fleet At Camp Jewell 1915
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Postcard photo taken in 1915 at Camp Jewell on West Shore Road.
At The Cove
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Down at the cove on Sunday morning February 15, 2009.
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At the dam on Sunday.
Swanzey Lake Sunday February 15
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Christian Hill Road at East Shore Road.
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At Pilgrim Pines Golf Course.
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At Pilgrim Pines Beach on Sunday.
Richardson Park circa 1910
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Postally unused, undated black and white postcard of the gazebo at Richardson Park, estimated circa 1910 period. Though not there anymore, it might be possible it now sits on the property at the waterfront a few hundred feet away. This is not confirmed. If anyone knows the exact date or the exact history and whereabouts, please comment.
Camp Squanto Waterfront 1960's
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Camp Squanto waterfront, unused undated postcard, circa late 1960's. Campers sitting on the diving board reading what looks like bibles. Photo taken from other dock (see previous photo).
Camp Squanto waterfront, unused undated postcard, circa late 1960's. Campers sitting on the diving board reading what looks like bibles. Photo taken from other dock (see previous photo).
The photo is possibly taken on a Sunday morning.
View Of Camp Squanto Waterfront 1960's
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No date posted on this unused postcard. The date of photo is most likely taken in the summer in the late 1960's.
Rare View Of Camp Wawona circa 1908
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A very rare colorized postcard view of Camp Wawona, from a boat or dock on West Shore Road.
The tents are on platforms. Adult campers slept in these tents with wood platforms that raised the tent at least 2 feet off the ground. This photo was most likely taken in the summer of 1908, published in 1909. The rock to the left could be used to identify the exact location of this photo when the lake is lowered in the fall.
1910-1911 Camp Jewell
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This postcard was postmarked July 1912, and was printed in Germany. The photo was most likely taken in the summer of 1910 or 1911. This scene is the waterfront of Camp Jewell, later Camp Squanto. These platform tents eventually were replaced with cabins that today, at the waterfront, slightly resemble the platforms.
1970's-1980's Camp Squanto Logo
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Camp Squanto's logo used in the mid 1970's-1980's.
The Rarest Photo Of The Land Before Camp Wawona/Pilgrim Pines In 1902
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WRITTEN ON THE BACK OF THIS ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH:
Head of the lake before any buildings were erected on the land, {this is the original large photo, and was taken in the summer of }1902. {Photographer unknown}.
Oscar Bourne standing beside his boat.
Ansel Bourne and his son Oscar used to pitch their tent weekends and camp out on this land they purchased.
Later on the buildings known as Camp Wawona {and later Pilgrim Pines} were erected by Oscar E. Bourne, owner and manager.
{handwritten} By Mrs. William E. Nash.
(This must be one of the most rarest of photos of Camp Wawona/Pilgrim Pines, taken 107 years ago. This photo shows the natural sandy beach and the lake level at the time. Note tent in the background and Oscar Bourne standing by his boat on what is today's Pilgrim Pines Beach.)
The following is the back side of this photo:
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From Camp Wawona Golf Course 1920's
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1920's Camp Wawona Golf Course tee on West Shore Road, near where the Snack Shack is today.
1920's Camp Wawona Golf Course tee on West Shore Road, near where the Snack Shack is today.
Arts And Crafts Cabin-Camp Jewell
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The lakeside Arts and Crafts cabin at Camp Jewell. The cabin was torn down several years ago.
Very Early Camp Wawona Picnic Grove
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Very early photo of the Grove at Camp Wawona in the 1915-1920 period. Rec Hall at waterfront does not appear to have a chimney at this point in time.
Very early photo of the Grove at Camp Wawona in the 1915-1920 period. Rec Hall at waterfront does not appear to have a chimney at this point in time.
Pilgrim Pines Campsite Signs
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Pilgrim Pines campsite signs made from aluminum sandcast molds made by Paul Bergstrom, in use during the 1970's and 1980's.
Camp Jewell 1922
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Camp Jewell (now Camp Squanto) postcard, postmarked 1922.
Interesting Post Card Of Swanzey Pond: Spragueville, NH
Here is a very rare postcard of Swanzey Pond, Spragueville, NH postmarked 1916. Refer to map below to note that Spragueville is near the Keene Airport.
Swanzey Lake has been referred to as Swanzey Pond as well over the years.
This postcard is NOT Swanzey Lake even though this lake is only a few miles away.
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The star indicates Spragueville. Swanzey Lake is near center bottom.
Pilgrim Pines Beach Thanksgiving 2008
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Taken from a private residence on East Shore Road.
Swanzey Lake Thanksgiving 2008
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View from the South end of the lake looking North. The lake level is very low, since every 4 years they pull the plug at the dam, literally. The current flows into a tiny little stream that ends up in the cove. Usually, the boards come out every fall.
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Looking to the North end of the lake at Pilgrim Pines beach, Mayflower, Skytop, and the Snack Shack on a very cold Sunday morning after Thanksgiving 2008.
View from the South end of the lake looking North. The lake level is very low, since every 4 years they pull the plug at the dam, literally. The current flows into a tiny little stream that ends up in the cove. Usually, the boards come out every fall.
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Looking to the North end of the lake at Pilgrim Pines beach, Mayflower, Skytop, and the Snack Shack on a very cold Sunday morning after Thanksgiving 2008.
East Shore 1948-1949 Era
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Postmarked 1945. This appears to be the shoreline on the east side of the lake, near Brown Road and the Talbot Hill Road split. This is a shallow part of the lake's shoreline, and, note the unusually low lake level. The trees still have leaves. Looks like the Bennett property way in the distance, looking north. To this day, on that side of the lake, midpoint between the north and south ends, there are trees that still grow on an angle.
The Lodge-Camp Jewell 1930's
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The Lodge at Camp Jewell in the late 1930's. It remains "The Lodge" to this day at Camp Squanto.
The Lodge at Camp Jewell in the late 1930's. It remains "The Lodge" to this day at Camp Squanto.
Lakeside At Wawona Beach Late 1930's
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Postmarked in 1950, this photo was actually taken in the late 1930's.
Pilgrim Pines In 1957
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Early Pilgrim Pines postcard, of the rec hall at the beach, photo taken circa 1957. Notice man on diving board at the end of the dock!
1911 Camp Wawona
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This postcard photo was taken in the summer of 1911, and postmarked in 1912. This photo was taken at Camp Wawona during a baseball game. This is the north side of the lake. In the beginning of Camp Wawona, tents on platforms were common in this area and also along the shoreline. In the distance, Christian Hill Road can be seen. This view is also from about where the Snack Shack is today.
Brown Cottage 1910
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Postcard postmarked August 1911, of the Brown Cottage on East Shore Road, photo taken 1910.
The Road To Camp Jewell Swanzey Lake 1915
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Photo most likely taken in summer of 1915. Postcard postmarked June 1916. This is West Shore Road very near Camp Jewell, today's Camp Squanto.
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