[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12983]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        SANDWICH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 Ms. AYOTTE. Madam President, today I wish to honor Sandwich, 
NH--a town in Carroll County that is celebrating the 250th anniversary 
of its founding. I am proud to join citizens across the Granite State 
in recognizing this historic event.
  Sandwich is a picturesque community situated in the shadow of the 
Sandwich Dome, that has through the hard work and dedication of its 
citizens retained the look and feel of a traditional colonial New 
Hampshire village.
  Sandwich was granted a charter by Governor Benning Wentworth on 
October 25, 1763, and derives its name from John Montague, the 4th Earl 
of Sandwich. Today, the population has grown to include over 1,300 
residents.
  Carpenters, wheelwrights, and blacksmiths formed the base of 
Sandwich's vibrant artisan history. The beauty of the region, and its 
rich history, has attracted a variety of artists to Sandwich.
  In 1920, Sandwich Home Industries was founded. Today it is known 
statewide as the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.
  Sandwich is also home to one of New Hampshire's premier agricultural 
fairs. Held every year on Columbus Day weekend, the Sandwich Fair has 
been providing a venue for the celebration of New Hampshire's agrarian 
history for the past 125 years.
  Named for the owner of the nearby grist mill, the historic covered 
Durgin Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 
and has been a part of the community since 1869. Before being washed 
away in 1865, a previous span served as a connection to North Conway 
for the Underground Railroad.
  Sandwich is a place that has contributed much to the life and spirit 
of the State of New Hampshire. I am pleased to extend my warm regards 
to the people of Sandwich as they celebrate the town's 250th 
anniversary.

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