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Littleton, New Hampshire | Photographs

Photographer Matt Kalinowski shares a collection of images from Littleton, New Hampshire as part Yankee Magazine’s ongoing “Could You Live Here” series. Highlighting towns with a small population, but plenty to offer in terms of a simpler way of life, the series celebrates the best of New England’s community spirit. Please enjoy this slideshow of […]

By Yankee Magazine|Jun 16 2015| Print icon

A river flows over rocks in the foreground, with tree-lined banks and several historic buildings, including a red mill and covered bridge, in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

The old mill town has experienced a revival with new businesses including Schilling Beer Co. seen from the river in the three story converted red gristmill.

Credit: Matt Kalinowski

Photographer Matt Kalinowski shares a collection of images from Littleton, New Hampshire as part Yankee Magazine’s ongoing “Could You Live Here” series. Highlighting towns with a small population, but plenty to offer in terms of a simpler way of life, the series celebrates the best of New England’s community spirit. Please enjoy this slideshow of some of our favorites from Littleton, New Hampshire.

See the full feature “Littleton, New Hampshire | Could You Live Here?” in the July/August 2015 issue of Yankee Magazine.

Schiling Beer Co., makes its home in a circa 1797 renovated gristmill along the Ammoonosuc River.
Schiling Beer Co., makes its home in a circa 1797 renovated gristmill along the Ammoonosuc River.
Credit: Matt Kalinowski
Brothers Stuart and Jeff Cozzens serve up some of their European-inspired beer at Schilling Beer Co.
Brothers Stuart and Jeff Cozzens serve up some of their European-inspired beer at Schilling Beer Co.
Credit: Matt Kalinowski
Pollyanna Gateway named for LIttleton's most famously optimistic fictional character, Pollyanna, who was introduced by hometown author, Eleanor H. Porter, in the book of the same name written in 1913.
Pollyanna Gateway named for LIttleton’s most famously optimistic fictional character, Pollyanna, who was introduced by hometown author, Eleanor H. Porter, in the book of the same name written in 1913.
Credit: Matt Kalinowski
The Little Piano Project, was introduced in 2011 as a way to invite people to engage with their main street environment.
The Little Piano Project, was introduced in 2011 as a way to invite people to engage with their main street environment.
Credit: Matt Kalinowski
The scene captured from the covered bridge in town shows the beauty of the Ammonoosuc River.
The scene captured from the covered bridge in town shows the beauty of the Ammonoosuc River.
Credit: Matt Kalinowski
Just L is a retail antiques venue that focuses on mid century modern finds.
Just L is a retail antiques venue that focuses on mid century modern finds.
Credit: Matt Kalinowski
The old mill town has experienced a revival with new businesses including Schilling Beer Co. seen from the river in the three story converted red gristmill.
The old mill town has experienced a revival with new businesses including Schilling Beer Co. seen from the river in the three story converted red gristmill.
Credit: Matt Kalinowski
The town center has much to offer for locals and visitors alike.
The town center has much to offer for locals and visitors alike.
Credit: Matt Kalinowski
The Jax Jr. cinema has a long history in town including the world premiere of Bette Davis's movie "The Great Lie" in 1941.
The Jax Jr. cinema has a long history in town including the world premiere of Bette Davis’s movie “The Great Lie” in 1941.
Credit: Matt Kalinowski

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  1. 10 hours a day Main St. is bumper to bumper with big trucks, loud motorcycles & cars with high powered stereos. Not so tranquil as this picture paints it, The traffic lights are at either end of Main so pedestrians risk life & limb using the crosswalks in front of distracted drivers. Every year some are hit. Chutter’s candy should be in the Guiness book for high prices. $30. a lb. for their chocolate turtles or about $5 each.

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    1. I lived in Central NJ before moving here in July of 2015 and I can vouch for the fact that downtown Littleton is probably the safest towns for pedestrians I’ve ever been in! I’ve never seen or heard the traffic nightmares you described. This little town is awesome and I couldn’t be prouder to call it home.

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  2. This is not true. The summer months are busy for certain and residents avoid downtown during the noontime and early afternoon. I should know as I pick up my mail at the postoffice.
    “Every year pedestrians are not hit”! It has happened only one year in the 38 years I have lived here!Chutters may be expensive, but so are the candy stores in MA!!

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  3. We love Littleton! We’re retired full-time RVers and will be spending our summers (June – September) at the Crazy Horse RV Park. There are so many things to love and enjoy in town and all the surrounding areas — farmers’ markets, yoga classes and the people are so friendly — even Pollyanna – ish!

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  5. July is a busy month in Littleton! So is August, right up to Labor Day …..
    See the camera today …. the tourists are gone!
    The economy was GOOD here this summer! Everyone is happy …..

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