A collection of links and articles on Hampton Beach throughout history
Hampton Beach's past
- Hampton Beach's early history
- Chapter 29 of Joseph Dow's History of Hampton
- Peter Randall's Hampton, A Century of Town and Beach
- The first several chapters are on Hampton Beach
- Hotels of Hampton and Hampton Beach
- Links to photos and articles
- Beach Rambles; What I Found at Hampton Beach
- by Professor J.W. Chickering, Jr., published in The American Naturalist , vol. 5, 1871
- Hampton Beach in 1871
- A brief description of town and beach in 1871.
- Old Hampton Tales of Sea and Shore
- Reminiscences by Thomas Leavitt of life in Hampton and Hampton Beach in the mid 1800s, originally published in 1898 and 1899.
- Pleasure Spots for Summer Vacationists
- A 1912 publicity release advertising Hampton Beach, from the owners of the Casino
- Along the Hampton Shore
- By Harry Alden Johnson. History, travelogue and pictures dated 1913
- Hampton Beach, NH, the Atlantic City of New England
- by Percy G. Lamson
- Hampton Beach publicity pamphlet from 1922
- The Need for a Study of the Erosion and Accretion at Hampton Beach
- by James W. Goldthwaite, Ph.D.
- Late 1920s study of the effects of storm erosion on the Hampton Beach coastline
- Stories of the olden days at Hampton Beach
- by William Dow Cram and William Everett Cram, written in 1937 and 1938.
- Is New Rum Legal Tender in Old Hampton?
- 1938 reminiscences of Exeter's Henry A. Shute on 74 years spent visiting Hampton Beach
- Hampton Beach vacation brochure
- Read a promotional brochure on Hampton Beach that was published around 1940.
- The Beachcomber, July 7, 1948
- Read about the goings-on at Hampton Beach during the summer of 1948
- HAMPTON BEACH . . . A Major Shoreline Industry
- The Shoreliner Magazine , August 1950
- Hampton Beach Village District Precinct 50th anniversary banquet
- 1907-1957 (PDF)
- It Took 100 Years to Develop Hampton Beach
- By Frances M. Paul, Hampton Union , Ca. 1970s
- A Brief History of Hampton Beach
- By Irene Palmer, December 18, 1995
- Fast Company with the Two Jacks of Hampton Beach
- The story of two men, Jack Walsh and Jack Hines, who came to Hampton Beach in 1925 and ran a series of businesses at the beach for many years.
Contemporary News and Accounts of Hampton Beach
- Hampton Beach Renaissance: New condos, lodgings, the latest signs of revitalization
- Seacoast Sunday, May 3, 2015
- Makeover for businesses at Hampton Beach
- Hampton Union, May 16, 2014
- Hampton's Ocean Boulevard Eyed for Reconstruction
- Hampton Union, January 5, 2014
- Hampton police, schools face post-summer challenges
- Seacoast Sunday , October 27, 2013
- New Push For Improving Transportation to Beach
- Seacoast Sunday , March 17, 2013
- Blue Ocean Society Eyes Beach Space at Seashell
- Seacoast Sunday , March 10, 2013
- Can Hampton Beach Actually Be A Year-Round Resort?
- Hampton-NorthHamptonPatch.com , March 1, 2013
- Hampton Beach Making Strides Toward Becoming a Year-Round Destination
- Hampton-NorthHamptonPatch.com , February 27, 2013
- Selectmen Deny Beach District Secession
- Hampton-NorthHamptonPatch.com , December 18, 2012
- Island secession petition opposed
- Hampton Union , December 14, 2012
- White Island Wants to Secede from Hampton Beach Village District
- Hampton Union , November 23, 2012
- Construction Begins at Site of '99 Old Salt Blaze
- Hampton Union , October 12, 2012
- E Street shuffle: Man pushes to honor Bruce Springsteen at Hampton Beach
- Hampton Union , October 2, 2012
- Gov. Lynch Leads Gala Opening for Hampton Beach Complex
- Hampton Union , June 5, 2012
- Gala to Celebrate Debut of Hampton Beach Complex
- Hampton Union , June 1, 2012
- Superstar Beach: Hampton is Honored for Water Quality
- Hampton Union , July 1, 2011
- Commission Chair Helps Revitalization
- Hampton Union , June 14, 2011
- Gov. Lynch opens new Hampton Beach bathhouses
- Hampton Union , May 13, 2011
- Seashell Stage is Torn Down
- Hampton Union , October 1, 2010
- Seashell Complex Demolition Begins at Hampton Beach
- Hampton Union , September 28, 2010
- Governor Lynch, Others Break Ground on $14.5 Million Hampton Beach Project
- Hampton Union , May 7, 2010
- Economic Summit Takes on Needs of Hampton Beach Businesses
- Hampton Union , May 7, 2010
- Rising from the Ashes
- Hampton Union , May 4, 2010
- Out of the Ashes: Hampton Beach Businesses Plan Economic Development Summit
- Seacoast Sunday , March 14, 2010
- Pure Plunge: Seacoast Beach Water 'Cleanest in New England,' No. 2 in Nation
- Atlantic News , Friday, August 7, 2009
- Legislature Approves New Seashell Stage.
- Hampton Union , June 30, 2009
- The Future of Hampton Beach
- Seacoast Scene , June 3, 2009
- Beach Bus From Epping to Hampton Won't Be Back
- Herald Sunday , May 3, 2009
- NH House Passes Seashell Project
- Hampton Union , April 14, 2009
- Hampton Beach Legends Lauded
- Hampton Union , August 19, 2008
- Precinct: Local Beach Boys Honored
- Hampton Union , August 15, 2008
- State Commissioner Against Aquarium at Hampton Beach State Park
- Herald Sunday , April 20, 2008
- Hampton Beach Village District Honors Contributors
- August 19, 2007
Article courtesy Maureen Buckley, HB Village District Commissioner - Trash on the Beach: A Growing Problem
- A Brief History of the Hampton Beach Village District Precinct, 1907-2007, Part 5.
- Atlantic News , September 14, 2007
- Beautification of the Hampton Beach Village District
- A Brief History of the Hampton Beach Village District Precinct, 1907-2007, Part 4.
- Atlantic News , September 7, 2007
- Celebrating Our 100th Anniversary
- A Brief History of the Hampton Beach Village District Precinct, 1907-2007, Part 3.
- Atlantic News , August 31, 2007
- Celebrating Our 100th Anniversary
- A Brief History of the Hampton Beach Village District Precinct, 1907-2007, Part 2,
- Atlantic News , August 24, 2007
- Celebrating Our 100th Anniversary
- A Brief History of the Hampton Beach Village District Precinct, 1907-2007, Part 1,
- Atlantic News , August 17, 2007
- Hampton Beach Village District History
- Atlantic News , July 13, 2007
- Parking Tickets That People Want
- Story about summer parking at Hampton Beach, from the Herald Sunday , August 19, 2007
- Healthcare with a heart
- Story about the free medical clinic at Hampton Beach, from the Herald Sunday , December 10, 2006
- Drawing A Crowd
- Hampton Union , August 8, 2006
- Trouble at the Seashell
- The roof of the seashell is collapsing, from Hampton Union , July 25, 2006
- Seashell Complex Upgrade
- Hampton Union , May 9, 2006
- Hampton Beach slowly coming to life year-round
- Article from the March 5, 2006 Herald Sunday , on the growing winter-season activity at Hampton Beach.
- Summer Plans Are Sizzling At The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
- Atlantic News , March 21, 2002
- Hampton Beach Free from 1897 Ties that Bind
- Herald Sunday , March 26, 2000
- Turning the Tide at Hampton Beach , Efforts to restore the family image at the region's most developed resort area gained momentum this year with battles over T-shirts and parking. But that may be only the beginning.
- New Hampshire Seacoast Sunday , July 31, 1988
- Break-up at the Beach
- The Hampton Beach Precinct, already split by two major secessions, may not endure much longer.
New Hampshire Seacoast Sunday , May 22, 1988 - Storm Clouds Over Hampton
- The story of the Hampton Beach Improvement Company and the leased land at the beach as it stood in 1981.
- New Hampshire Times , May 6-13, 1981
Related Links
- Beach Recreation
- Links to many web articles about recreation in the town of Hampton and at the Beach.
- The Marine Memorial at Hampton Beach
- In memory of the New Hampshire men and women of all wars who lost their lives at sea in defense of their country.
- The Hampton Beach Bandstand
- A collection of articles and photos
- The Hampton Beach Master Plan, 2001
- Hamptonbeach.org
- The official website of Hampton Beach.
- Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
- Lots of local and tourist information.
