HAMPTON: A CENTURY OF TOWN AND BEACH, 1888-1988
Chapter 9 Photographs

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Utilities for Beach and Village

Electricity, Water, Gas, Telephone

(Note: Page numbers are from Mr. Randall's book. )

Page 344: Before the Hampton Water Works Company installed mains at Hampton Beach, fresh water was available only from springs or wells. This scene may be on Island Path at Goody Cole's spring. Courtesy Hampton Water Works Company.

Page 348: Driving test wells for the Hampton Water Works Company at Surfside Park, May 1907. At center is company President William Jacques, with Lieutenant Gill and Mr. McLaughlin. (Courtesy Hampton Water Works Company.

Page 350: Installing the water mains on Ocean Boulevard near the Fairview, 1907. Courtesy Hampton Water Works Company.

Page 352: Erecting the Boar's Head water tower, June 1907. Courtesy Hampton Water Works Company.

Page 352: Great Boar's Head water tower, built 1907, was a longtime landmark for mariners. Courtesy Gertrude Palmer.

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