Here
is some interesting Conway Village History to enjoy.
Text
and Pictures are from a Conway Chamber of Commerce circa 1930’s
Brochure. After reading the text, It really gives you an idea
how the Village has changed over the years?
Picture Number: 1 of9
Brochure Text
What Conway has to Offer You?
Sheltered by the Eastern Slopes of the White
Mountains, situated in the vales of the winding Saco is a Village
delightful alike to the sojourner and the native. Nature has been kind to this beautiful
Village. In summer the mountains and brooks, forests and intervals,
lure one on all sides, while in winter, Jack Frost paints fantastic
pictures over field and forest for those who enjoy winter sports
in the invigorating air. Originally known as Chataque Indian
Origin the Village is located in the South-Eastern corner of the
Town of Conway. In early times many a stage coach lines radiated
from its natural center, and yet even some of its oldest residents
recall the sound of bugle heralding the approach of the stage
coach. Conway is a very progressive Village
with fine schools, Library, well kept homes, sparkling pure water,
three fine churches (Congregational, Methodist and Catholic),
Protestant services at 10:30 A. M., Union service through July
and August at 7:30 P.M., Catholic, 9:00 A. M., thriving industries,
and electric power adequate for manufacturing and other purposes. Today the Village is reached by
rail, bus, or motor, and being on the White Mountain Highway offers
good roads in all directions. Its school system includes a new
High School building, a memorial to the late A. Crosby Kennett,
which cares for the educational needs of everyone. Both Protestant
and Catholic churches are very active in community leadership
and service. Health conditions in Conway are
the finest. A water system fed by mountain springs furnishes unusually
pure water. A fully equipped hospital with ambulance
service, also Red Cross Chapter, is supported by the town.
Fire protection consists of a very able and fully equipped department
on call 24 hours daily. Hotels and Cabins abound in and about
Conway since tourists have for many years found this a haven of
comfort and scenic delight. These range from the most pretentious
to the tourist home, and the hospitality is always evident to
all.