In an advertisement posted on the Hooksett Historical Society website (2010) it states that one could gain “Admission to all privileges, for only 10 cents. The Park itself is described thusly,
“A nine mile ride from Concord or Manchester,by trolley or steam cars, located at Hooksett. This constitutes an ideal place for picnics, with fifty acres to roam about in. The observation tower on the top of the Pinnacle rises to a height of 490 feet above the river at high water, and affords a view of Manchester, Concord, Suncook and the pleasant village of Hooksett nestling at one’s feet.
It has been visted by people from every State in the Union, the various Countries of Europe, all the Republics of South America, the Provincees of Canada, an is growing in favor with the public from year to year.
In this Park is a fine collection of Deer, foxes and other animals, constituting an interesting Natural History Exhibit, and well calculated to please the children, as well as adults.
The grove is provided with electric lights and swing chairs, and a pavillion with a floor for dancing, and complete set of disshes , makes the place suitable for picnics in any kind of weather.”
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*Also see the Hooksett Historical Association website for other historical details about Hooksett, New Hampshire
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