RYE—
From grand resort hotels to fishermen’s cottages, every building on the Isles of Shoals has a story to tell. Portsmouth architect Robert Cook will bring the history of the islands to life at Seacoast Science Center in Rye on Tuesday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. His presentation, open to the public, marks the 20th anniversary of the Isles of Shoals Historical and Research Association.
“Have you ever wondered why the Oceanic Hotel looks like a series of different buildings arranged in a row?” Cook asks. “Why are some island buildings constructed of wood and others stone? These buildings look different, yet together they so pleasingly suit the island.”
The nine Isles of Shoals straddle the Maine-New Hampshire border six miles off the coast. Their buildings include the oldest house in Maine, the Haley House on Smuttynose Island, as well as grand structures dating from the Shoals’ development as a tourist and retreat destination in the 19th century. Cook will share stories and pictures of the existing buildings, others long gone, and perhaps some yet to be built.
The presentation is part of the regular meeting of the Isles of Shoals Historical and Research Association (ISHRA), whose mission is to expand awareness of the natural and human history of the Isles of Shoals. The talk previews a five-day conference about the resort hotel era on the Seacoast, to be offered by ISHRA on Star Island June 25-29.
Tickets for the April 12 presentation may be purchased at the door. The Seacoast Science Center is located at 570 Ocean Boulevard in Rye. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the ISHRA meeting and special presentation are from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information visit ishra.org or call (603) 431-2616.
Photo caption: The Oceanic Hotel on Star Island in the mid-20th century. (Courtesy of Portsmouth Athenaeum)
From grand resort hotels to fishermen’s cottages, every building on the Isles of Shoals has a story to tell. Portsmouth architect Robert Cook will bring the history of the islands to life at Seacoast Science Center in Rye on Tuesday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. His presentation, open to the public, marks the 20th anniversary of the Isles of Shoals Historical and Research Association.
“Have you ever wondered why the Oceanic Hotel looks like a series of different buildings arranged in a row?” Cook asks. “Why are some island buildings constructed of wood and others stone? These buildings look different, yet together they so pleasingly suit the island.”
The nine Isles of Shoals straddle the Maine-New Hampshire border six miles off the coast. Their buildings include the oldest house in Maine, the Haley House on Smuttynose Island, as well as grand structures dating from the Shoals’ development as a tourist and retreat destination in the 19th century. Cook will share stories and pictures of the existing buildings, others long gone, and perhaps some yet to be built.
The presentation is part of the regular meeting of the Isles of Shoals Historical and Research Association (ISHRA), whose mission is to expand awareness of the natural and human history of the Isles of Shoals. The talk previews a five-day conference about the resort hotel era on the Seacoast, to be offered by ISHRA on Star Island June 25-29.
Tickets for the April 12 presentation may be purchased at the door. The Seacoast Science Center is located at 570 Ocean Boulevard in Rye. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the ISHRA meeting and special presentation are from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information visit ishra.org or call (603) 431-2616.
Photo caption: The Oceanic Hotel on Star Island in the mid-20th century. (Courtesy of Portsmouth Athenaeum)
