New Hampshire is the fastest growing state in New England. The increasing population and the resulting growth have had a profound impact on the Granite State. New Hampshire native, and award-winning photographer, Peter E. Randall traveled the state looking for changes in cityscapes and landscapes. The 80 sets of images presented here provide an important historical record contrasted with a contemporary artistic vision of New Hampshire and its people.Using the archives of the New Hampshire Historical Society, local historical organizations, and individuals, Randall selected the vintage photographs to recreate their contemporary equivalents. Some of the vintage scenes were Randall?s own early pictures. Among the 80 sets of photographs in this book are views of Acworth, Nelson, Harrisville, Gilsum, Stark, and Haverhill?each a town where the architecture of the present recalls the past.

There are also images of Manchester, Portsmouth, and Claremont?communities with 19th-century cityscapes, which have been preserved and appreciated by today?s residents.Drawing on his background as an historian, Randall included historical data for each photograph providing a richer volume and enhancing the visual experience. It?s a perfect keepsake title for anyone who loves New Hampshire as their home, for any who have settled here, and for those far from the Granite State, who wish to remember its beauty and history.