Author Archives: Donald Leclerc

The 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Berlin & Coos County Historical Society took place on September 6, 2015 in the Maynesboro Stud Barn on East Milan Road. Not only was it a gorgeous day to have a party celebrating our … Continue reading →

Another great Converse artifact donated to the Berlin and Coos County Historical Society this morning! Dick Perreault brought in this company performance award license plate, which was given to him by plant manager Joe Couhie. Thanks Dick! Converse Berlin NH … Continue reading →

   This year’s barn sales have started with great success. Photo taken by Dr. Montminy above our barns with a Drone shows the start of the sale and eventualy when the road and parking lot were full of shoppers.

          1929 Berlin Centennial Celebration   This past February, BCCHS received a call from the Berlin Recreation Department concerning an important discovery with regards to a milestone in Berlin’s history. While doing a major cleanup in … Continue reading →

NEWS FROM THE HOUSE              PRESERVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE VOLUME 37                                                                                                 FALL 2014                                                         Thompson Barn Restoration   Over the Summer months the Berlin & Coos County Historical Society completed the stabilization of the … Continue reading →

                                           Lew Cody, Silent Movie Actor Feb. 22, 1884 – May 31, 1934         Lew Cody is the stage name for Louis J. Cote, who was born in Waterville, Maine, and brought up in Berlin. He was a famous silent … Continue reading →