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Polly’s Pancake Parlor: Plating Yumminess Since 1938

November 14, 2023

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With over 80 years of excellence, Polly’s Pancake Parlor has become the premier place to find light, fluffy pancakes and other incredible, local foods. 

A Brief History

The settlement of the land where Polly’s is situated dates back to the 1800’s. Brigham Hildreth was its first owner and he named it Hildreth Farm. It was run as such until Brigham’s son and daughter-in-law had a daughter named Lucy who married a man named Wilfred “Sugar Bill” Dexter. At that point, it became Hildex Farm, which combined their two last names. Later on, Lucy passed away and Wilfred (who has since made maple into one of the main farm crops) remarried and the two had a daughter; Pauline “Polly” Taylor. Polly of Polly’s Pancake Parlor!

The Polly’s we know and love officially came into being in 1938 amid the Great Depression when the twice-named farm began to partially market itself as a tearoom and pancake destination. It was a rousing success! 

Polly’s has always been run by the same family. Over the years even after its namesake passed away, an expanded menu, a longer season, the addition of pancake mix production, and many other developments would occur due to the ingenuity of many family members, but the charm and spirit of Polly’s has never waned. In fact, it’s stronger than ever, and it’s clear to guests each time they visit. 

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The Decor

You’ll feel like family at Polly’s and that is largely due to their interior design choices. Adorned with antique tools, ancestral portraits, and Civil War relics, the space is essentially a modest family museum that guests can actually step inside and experience for themselves!

And we wouldn’t want to forget about the famous Trot Trot! Visitors love to get a photo with the beloved mascot. The hand-painted horse sculpture sits outside the restaurant during the warmer months. What’s the story behind Trot Trot, you ask?

“My father had a very old children’s book called ‘The Little Red Horse’ which he enjoyed as a child and then we did as children. When his first grandchild arrived he decided to carve a version of the horse that could be enjoyed by all the children that visit Polly’s every year. Trot Trot I was born in 1988 and lived until 1991 when he developed terminal dry rot. Roger built Trot Trot II in 1992 and he survives to this day. Trot Trot I and II are based on the Swedish Dala horses.”

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Pancake and Waffle Flavors and Combinations

When it comes to flavors, you won’t be left wanting at Polly’s! Choose from Buckwheat, Cornmeal, Oatmeal Buttermilk, Gingerbread, and Whole Wheat. But it doesn’t stop there. You can add to your already scrumptious pancakes or waffles! Additions include blueberries, walnuts, coconut, or chocolate chips!

And for those who want to try something extra unique, they have daily specials like Carrot Cake or Lemon Poppyseed … yum!

And once your order arrives, you can thank your server for quite literally flipping your pancakes! In addition to providing wonderful service, the amazing waitstaff takes on the task of making your pancakes for you! 

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Other Deliciousness

Polly’s is certainly about pancakes, but that’s far from all they have to offer. They also serve country-style patty sausage, North Country Smokehouse smoked bacon and ham, sandwiches on homemade breads, English muffins, and so much more. 

One fan favorite is their quiche that they make with local cheese from Harman’s Cheese & Country Store.

Allergy-Friendly

Polly’s wants every diner to be as comfortable and safe as possible when enjoying their food, so they make a strong effort to cater to as many allergy concerns as possible. They have precautions/options in place for several food allergies. And if your concern isn’t addressed by an existing procedure, you can email them. 

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Local Gifts

Once you’ve happily filled your belly, you won’t be able to leave without a visit to their gift shop of local treasures and souvenirs. You’ll find a wide variety of gifts ranging from maple candies, postcards, apparel, ornaments, stickers, and much more! It’s the perfect spot to grab some gifts for your loved ones.

Top Reasons to Choose Polly’s Pancake Parlor

  1. Pancakes made from scratch 
  2. Fuller’s maple syrup atop the pancakes
  3. You can take their pancake mix home with you
  4. The use of many stone ground flours 
  5. They produce both maple sugar and maple spread
  6. Unique wedding favors 
  7. A great view of the New Hampshire countryside
  8. Wonderful coffee made with fresh mountain water
  9. Great recipes to enjoy and share 
  10. A high percentage of repeat customers

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The Reviews Say it All

But don’t take our word for it, Polly’s has a strong reputation. 

“Love the quality and flavor of the food. And the servers are as unique as the pancakes that they make. It is a wonderful experience in one of the most beautiful places on the earth.” –Philip D., November 2023

“I wish I could rate this higher! I’ve been to many pancake restaurants and they all taste the same, not Polly’s! The potato cakes were amazing! Sausage hand patties and pancakes had so much flavor!” –Katie C., October 2023

“Outstanding food! When we arrived we were told an hour wait but only was about 30 minutes. We both had blueberry pancake combo. Everything was delicious.” –795rutha, September 2023

“I love Polly’s Pancake Parlor! The breakfast there is Great! I tend to sit at the bar. I like the atmosphere and the servers are great! The maple pepper on your eggs is good!” –y0da1974, July 2023

Visit Polly’s Pancake Parlor

Address: 672 Sugar Hill Road, Sugar Hill, New Hampshire 

Phone: 603-823-5575

Website: pollyspancakeparlor.com

We just know you’ll love your visit to Polly’s Pancake Parlor.


For state-wide information, head to VisitNH.gov.


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Filed Under: Dining Tagged With: community, Dining, family friendly, Family Fun, history, restaurant, sugar hill, What to Do, Where to Eat, white mountain history, white mountains

Owl’s Nest Resort Holiday Gala

November 13, 2023

Sing and dance your night away at our Holiday Gala! The evening features a live dueling piano performance from Jim Tyrell and Gardner Berry, a silent auction with resort items and sports memorabilia, and a delicious 3-course dinner. We encourage guests to bring donations of non-perishable food items for the NH Food Bank as part of our mission to give back to our community this holiday season! Additionally, all proceeds from the silent auction will go towards local charity.

Tagged With: Christmas, community, Dining, Drinks and Dinner, Holidays, What to Do, winter nights

Shop Local Bingo!

November 9, 2023

Join Our Local Shopping Bingo! Celebrate the Holidays by Supporting Your Community!

The holiday season is a time of joy, giving, and coming together as a community. This year, let’s make it even more special by embracing the spirit of giving back and supporting local businesses. We’re excited to introduce our Shop Local Bingo, a fun and engaging way to encourage everyone to shop at our beloved local stores and businesses. Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable by not just giving gifts but also giving back to our community.

Why Shop Local?

Support Your Neighbors: Every purchase you make at a local business directly supports your neighbors and community members. By shopping locally, you’re contributing to the growth and prosperity of your own community.

Unique and Personal Gifts: Local stores often offer one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, and personalized gifts that can’t be found in big-box retailers. Give your loved ones something special that reflects the unique character of the White Mountains.

Boost the Local Economy: When you shop at local stores, you’re helping to create and sustain local jobs. Your contribution helps to strengthen the local economy and keeps the community vibrant and thriving.

Personalized Service and Expertise: Local shop owners and staff often provide personalized service and expert knowledge about their products. Enjoy a more intimate shopping experience and benefit from their expertise and recommendations.

Contribute to Charitable Causes: Many local businesses are actively involved in supporting local charities and community initiatives. By shopping locally, you indirectly contribute to these charitable efforts, making a positive impact on the lives of those in need within your community.


How to Participate in Shop Local Bingo:

  1. Download the Shop Local Bingo card CLICK HERE.
  2. Visit participating local stores, pick out the perfect gift and then fill in your bingo card NOW through December 18th.
  3. Save your receipts as verification you made your holiday purchases. Complete a row or column or diagonal on the bingo card and be entered into a special holiday raffle for an exciting Shop Local Swag Bag!
  4. Submit your Bingo Card to [email protected] or to this google form by scanning or taking a photo of your bingo card. Bingo cards can also be dropped off to the Chamber Office at 159C Main Street, North Woodstock,  NH 03262 Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm.
  5. A winner will be chosen at random from all entries. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 20th on our social media channels.
    facebook.com/westernwhitemtns  | instagram.com/westernwhitemtns

Let’s make this holiday season a celebration of community, support, and togetherness. Join us in spreading joy and cheer by shopping locally and being a part of our Shop Local Bingo. Together, let’s create a festive and prosperous holiday season for all!

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 603-745-6621 x0.


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Filed Under: Shopping, Uncategorized Tagged With: All Ages, community, family friendly, Family Fun, Franconia Notch, holiday shopping, Lincoln, north woodstock, shop local, What to Do, where to shop, white mountains

“The Old Man: His Life and Legacy.”

October 31, 2023

Join us for the Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society’s 2023 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:00 PM. This event is open to the public, and we have a captivating evening planned for you! We’ll begin with our business agenda before delving into an enlightening presentation by Inez McDermott, in collaboration with the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Inez, a seasoned educator and curator with a profound passion for art history and New Hampshire’s rich heritage, will lead us through “The Old Man: His Life and Legacy.” This program explores the iconic Old Man of the Mountain, whose fall in 2003 left a profound impact on both local and international communities. We’ll delve into the symbolism and historical significance of the Profile, recounting tales of courageous mountaineers, ingenious engineers, and even schoolchildren who contributed to preserving this natural wonder. We invite you to share your own encounters with this beloved symbol, as we uncover the enduring allure and importance of these granite ledges in the hearts of many. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with history and fellow enthusiasts! Light refreshments will be served.

Tagged With: All Ages, community, discover, Events, Franconia Notch, Free Event, historical new hampshire, history, lincoln history, north woodstock history, town history, white mountain history, white mountains, Woodstock

The Pink Boots Society: Women & Non-Binary Beverage Pioneers in New Hampshire

May 2, 2023

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Few have escaped the catchy song, “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’,” but did you know that in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, there’s a group that is putting boots on the ground in the growing brewing industry? 

The Pink Boots Society is a global non-profit that takes powerful strides by assisting, inspiring, and encouraging women and non-binary individuals that are making their mark in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry via education. Today, we’re going to introduce you to the New Hampshire chapter creator and co-owner of One Love Brewery, Jennifer Snyder.

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The Beginning

Jennifer’s initial brewing adventure began with her husband. “My husband has been a professional brewer for over 20 years, he lured me in. You know what they say, ‘a family that brews together stays together’ – it’s a family affair,” she said. 

While she was brewing before Pink Boots, Jennifer was first introduced to The Society by Teri Fahrendorf, the original founder of the non-profit. 

Of Teri and Pink Boots she said, “Her energy just lights up a room. I met her at the BA Conference in Denver, where a Pink Boots Meeting took place. That was my first Pink Boots Meeting. Women from all over the world were there. It was so inspirational, as we are a mostly male-dominated industry.”

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Events with The Society

The Pink Boots Society holds group events that welcome others to participate. “When we brew on International Women’s Day it typically begins in New Zealand and follows the sun around the world with women brewing. 

“We are inclusive, anyone can brew with us that day. It’s just a really fun community event. Every pint of the Pink Boots Brew is a donation and is given to the Society,” said Jennifer. 

Jennifer feels that the awareness her Society work raises is her greatest achievement to date. She said, “The Society raises money for education and training for women all over the world. To be able to advocate for women in our industry is extremely rewarding.”

And Jennifer isn’t alone in the White Mountains area when it comes to Pink Boots work. Other members include Woodstock Inn Brewery’s General Manager, Molly Rice Norby and Twin Barns Brewing’s General Manager, Alisha Wendelboe. 

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Women-led Brewing 

As a woman, Jennifer appreciates the opportunity to brew and the time in which she is brewing. “We are entering an exciting era in brewing where more women are moving into the art of brewing. As our industry is becoming less of a ‘boys club’ – which is refreshing. 

Many breweries have traditionally advertised beer by objectifying women. That is being cleaned up a lot. I am proud to be a part of this time in our industry. Women are deemed to be the drivers in consumer decisions – it’s great that marketing is becoming more about the beer than pretty girls,” she said.  

As an example of how the industry is changing, Jennifer cited a recent Miller Lite initiative. They’re actually buying back their past outdated advertising and using it to create the forward-facing future of female brewing.

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Advice to Others

Jennifer is passionate about pulling in more female-identifing brewers. She knows the value of continued inclusion. 

‘We need more people like you who are naturally curious about the evolution of the brewing industry. Brewing is as ancient as history and with today’s brewing techniques combined with consumer-driven passion, it’s evolving even faster than ever,” she said. 

A positive force to be reckoned with, Jennifer challenges others to step up and make the most of their lives and careers. “Don’t let anyone hold you back, it’s a great career path and industry. We literally have the best people in our industry – how can you be unhappy when you get to create beer?” she said.

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A Day in the Life 

While her work with The Society itself is important, Jennifer is a busy brewer every day. “As co-owner of One Love – there are many many hats (oh so many) to wear every day. I can be found anywhere from the brewery, to working in the kitchen, to greeting guests. I love being able to work in all aspects of the daily operations,” she said. 

That busyness is only matched by the popularity and variety of her beers. While One Love started their brewery with a beer called Dunkle, it’s their Helles that keeps her customers coming back thirsty.

Pro Tip! One Love Brewery specializes in creative pub food alongside beer. Jennifer loves to pair an IPA with the firecracker nachos. We highly recommend giving them a try when you visit. 

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Crafting Something Special

It’s the grind and sharing that make brewing special for Jennifer. “It’s extremely rewarding to be able to make beer. For sure it’s hard work but to be able to share a beer with friends that we made is incredible. Many bigger breweries are all automated at this point. Being a small craft brewery we still get to roll up our sleeves and get a little sweaty brewing,” she said. 

And the connections she’s made keep inspiring her to do better and better. “I love connecting with our guests and community. I love the creativity of the industry and the fast pace. I also adore my peers, they are for the most part the kindest down-to-earth humans you will ever find,” she said.

Fun Fact! Naming beer at One Love Brewery is a fun process. They use a lot of local references and avoid taking themselves too seriously. “Some beers are named after beats like ‘Untz, Untz, Untz’ ( think German disco beat), and ‘Rue La La is named after one of our pups.’ ‘Al’s Still Here’ is named after my Dad who helped us start the brewery and passed away soon after,” said Jennifer.

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Visiting One Love Brewery

One Love Brewery is certainly about incredible beer and tasty food, but they also have musical entertainment with many varied styles. Likely ones you haven’t heard! “Most of our musicians are very local. A few years back we had a ‘Bones Band.’ Yep – they played percussion with real bones!” said Jennifer. 

The brewery is located at 25 South Mountain Drive in Lincoln, New Hampshire. We hope you’ll stop by for a beer, food, and fun while you’re in the White Mountains!

For state-wide information, head to VisitNH.gov

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Filed Under: Ask The Locals, Dining, Events, Year Round Tagged With: Attractions, Brew, Brewery, community, Dining, Events, one love brewery, pink boots, What to Do, white mountains

Manufacturing in the White Mountains: Meet Hubbell Burndy

January 25, 2023

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Nestled amongst the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where tourism is the driving industry, Burndy makes its home and is known for pioneering work in the electrical, telecommunications, and renewable energies markets worldwide. The Burndy brand is an important part of Hubbell Incorporated’s electrical solutions business. Burndy creates and builds thousands of different connectors, fittings, and tools.

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Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, Burndy has manufacturing operations in Lincoln, Littleton, and Londonderry. But Burndy wasn’t born in the Granite State. Electrical engineer and science historian Dr. Bern Dibner founded the company in 1924, in Brooklyn, New York. Dibner designed and patented a universal connector that required neither soldering nor welding, allowing a unified grid. Burndy Engineering Company remained family-owned until it was acquired in 1988 by the French corporation Framatome Connectors Internal (FCI). In 2005, Burndy was acquired by Bain Capital.

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In 2009 Burndy became part of Hubbell. This global manufacturer of utility and electrical solutions is based in Connecticut. The company’s dependable products and services enable customers to operate safely, reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. With a history of innovation that extends back to 1886, Hubbell solutions empower and energize communities in front of and behind the meter.

Burndy has two locations in the western White Mountains – Lincoln and Littleton. The Lincoln facility primarily manufactures connectors and fittings, while the Littleton facility makes crimping tools used to put connectors and wires together. Both plants have been in New Hampshire since the 1970s, each with approximately 200 employees.

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Burndy prides itself in hiring locally. The company trains people new to manufacturing and helps develop their potential and growth with the company. For many individuals, a job at a Burndy plant provides good pay and benefits, allowing other family members to work more seasonal jobs. At the Lincoln facility, making over 13,000 different products gives employees opportunity for variety in their work.

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Additionally, with four shifts, employees can enjoy the beauty of the mountains during their time off. The weekend shift is popular, consisting of three 12-hour shifts. It allows families to balance childcare and other obligations or just enjoy the fresh powder and hiking trails without the weekend warriors.

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Burndy has a direct impact on the local community and the Grafton County economy, where many of its employees live and spend their money. The company prioritizes working with as many local businesses as possible in day-to-day operations.

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The electrification of modern amenities, including modernizing the power grid, requires a significant quantity of electrical connectors. Burndy and the entire Hubbell family is well positioned to meet these needs, now and into the future.

Learn more about Burndy on our website hubbell.com/burndy.

For state-wide information, head to VisitNH.gov

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Filed Under: Ask The Locals, History, Living Here Tagged With: burndy, community, economy, hubbell, Lincoln, manufacturing, white mountains

A Community That Gives

January 25, 2023

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The Lincoln-North Woodstock community is a small, tight-knit community that is always willing to lend a helping hand or help those in need. The local area is home to some important non-profit organizations that provide vital programs and assistance to some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the Lincoln-Woodstock area and across New Hampshire. If you’re looking for an opportunity to volunteer your time and expertise or donate your money or gently used items for good, look no further than a few of our favorite non-profit organizations.

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Loon Mountain Ministry

Loon Mountain Ministry is a non-denominational church that offers outdoor worship services on the summit of Loon Mountain during the summer and winter. With stunning views of the White Mountains, engaging music, and spiritually uplifting messages, you’ll leave feeling better than you came. Loon Mountain Ministry has many opportunities to give back to the local community, including praying, volunteering, and donating. One of the easiest things you can do for the Ministry and the community is to participate in prayer.

For those looking to get more involved, the Ministry is always looking for some extra hands to help with carrying equipment up the Loon Mountain gondola, serving coffee to your neighbors after a service, or volunteering your time at the Encore Thrift Shop. The Encore Thrift and Coffee, located on Main Street in Lincoln, is a 7,000-square-foot shop with clothing, sporting goods, books, records, and more. Shop at the store and support the mission of the Encore Thrift store. There are also many other ways to get involved with Loon Mountain Ministry, like the missional communities, 811 Youth, Ladies Coffee, and more.

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The Bridge Project

The Bridge Project began as a Rotary Club initiative in 2016 to provide a space where people could feel comfortable asking for help. Today, the non-profit focuses on assisting at-risk individuals in the community struggling with addiction, poverty, and other challenging life circumstances. Led by local Lincoln-Woodstock resident Tracy Shamberger, The Bridge Project hosts recovery meetings, individual support, youth mentorship programs, and more. The organization has been successful in helping hundreds in need and is always looking for community members to volunteer their time, fundraise, or donate something you no longer need.

The Bridge Project also hosts four events every year. Pedal it Purple – Ride for Recovery Awareness is a family-friendly bike ride in June that raises money for The Bridge Project. For the golfers, there is the Cap’N Bill Golf Tournament held at the Maplewood Golf Club in Bethlehem. The organization also does the annual school supplies and backpack drive and the annual winter coat and clothes collection.

new england disabled sportsNew England Disabled Sports

New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) provides adaptive sports instruction to students of varying abilities that meet certain criteria. Every year, the non-profit provides sports activities for close to 600 student-athletes in the White Mountains. Headquartered at Loon Mountain, the organization provides year-round programs. During the winter season, NEDS offers programs in alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing at Loon Mountain and Bretton Woods. During the summer months, student-athletes can participate in kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, cycling, golf, and downhill mountain biking. NEDS also has a military program for veterans and offers camps.

If you’re an active outdoors person, then volunteering with NEDS might be right up your alley. NEDS is always looking for compassionate and hardworking volunteers to serve as volunteer coaches for various sports. If you’re short of time, NEDS welcomes monetary donations and items on their “NEDS Wish List.”

lincoln woodstock rotartyLincoln Woodstock Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Lincoln-Woodstock is a dedicated group of Lincoln-Woodstock residents who share a passion for community service. Rotary is a global group of volunteer leaders committed to tackling some of the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges in their own communities and abroad. There are over 1.2 million rotary members across 200 countries. The Lincoln Woodstock Rotary Club meets Wednesday mornings at 7:00 am at the Woodstock Inn & Brewery. The Rotary’s “Community Chest” project supports various programs and services that help the most vulnerable members in the local community, especially during the holidays.

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Loon Mountain Area Community Fund

The Loon Mountain Area Community Fund exists to help improve the quality of life for community members in need. For many years, the resort has operated under a guiding principle that employee involvement and charitable outreach is an integral part of their overall philosophy. Funds are used to help locals facing adversity due to circumstances involving injuries or accidents, medical needs, loss of life, fire, natural disasters, etc.

Funding comes from events like the Golden Gala and through a voluntary payroll deduction program (which Loon matches). Donations are also accepted and encouraged especially from local business in order to help support the overall cause.

In addition to all the non-profit organizations above, shopping local is always a great way to support the many locally-owned, small business owners and the hardworking people that call the Western White Mountains home.

For state-wide information, head to VisitNH.gov

visitnh.gov

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: charity, community, fundraising, giving back, Lincoln, north woodstock, white mountains

Local Business Spotlight: Lincoln Sign Company

July 6, 2022

Located on Route 3 in Lincoln, Lincoln Sign Company is the White Mountains longest running sign shop. Specializing in dimensional, handcrafted signs, the shop was started in 1972 by Rick Weisbrad, who was a formally trained sculptor. About nine years ago, Roy Whitaker purchased the business from JD and Vicky Iles and has since grown it to include Littleton Sign Company in Littleton and Paquette Signs in Meredith.

As a serial entrepreneur, Roy Whitaker first moved to the Lincoln area to run New England Disabled Sports (NEDS). He fell in love with the mountains and needed to find a way to stay. It just so happened that Vicky was looking to retire, and Roy jumped at the opportunity to purchase the sign business with no real sign-making experience. Despite having no sign-making experience, Roy had years of small business consulting and understood the value of being part of the local community.

Roy was able to learn some of the many skills you need to make the beautiful dimensional signs that you can find throughout the Lincoln and North Woodstock region of the White Mountains from the longtime employee, Lee Lamontagne, who was famous for his hand-carved signs and gold leaf lettering. Over the decades, the small shop has made some famous signs, including the New Yankee Workshop sign back in 1988. In 2005, Norm Abram visited the sign shop to film an episode of The New Yankee Workshop to learn “how a router, a sandblaster, a hand chisel, and a sophisticated computerized machine can be used to carve modern signs.”

Lincoln Sign Company work can be found throughout the region. A few of Roy’s recent favorite signs are RiverWalk Resort and the Gypsy Café, which was recently remade from the original sign built by the company years ago. Roy believes that it is an honor to be asked to make a sign for a company and that it’s important to continue to build upon the craftsman’s genius and skills that came before him. You’ll also see their signs around town at Rhythm Handcrafted Beverages, Arnold’s Wayside Diner, Alpine Adventures, Indian Head Resort and NCCA Jean’s Playhouse… just to name a few!

Roy’s philosophy when it comes to sign-making is all about the vision of the client. As he says, “Everyone has an idea of what they want to see. Most sign companies find out what the client wants and make it. We work with our clients to create their vision together.” Sign making isn’t as simple as carving and painting wood either. You need to have a good grasp of design, composition, electrical, woodworking, painting, and more to make it work. You also need to consider where you put it, how you hang it, and how you light it.

While Lincoln Sign Company specializes in dimensional and hand-carved signs, the shop also does vehicle and hand-painted signs among other types. You can see many of the shop’s high quality art in the form of signage throughout the White Mountains. In addition to creating beautiful signs, Roy also strongly believes in being involved in the community. He currently lives in North Woodstock and serves on three non-profit boards. If you’re interested in working on a sign for your business or home, or just want to see some beautiful signs, visit Lincoln Sign Company for more information.

For state-wide information, head to VisitNH.gov

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: community, community business, craftsmanship, local business, small business, white mountains

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