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mountain station of Cannon Mountain Aerial Passenger Tramway which operates
all the year. Two members of the Cannon Mt. Ski Patrol are seen just below
the top part of Taft Trail with practice areas left of the trail. Published
1938, Post
marked - August 21, 1941 |
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Cannon Mountain- Time Out!
On the south-Eastern shoulder of
Cannon Mountain the winter snows accumulate over the stunted fir growth and
form large show fields for spring skiing. |
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"Time Trial" Races CANNON MOUNTAIN Franconia
Notch, N.H.. Ski races are held during the months of March and April each
year on the Famous Cannon Mountain Trail over a race course which is nearly
two miles long. Gold, silver and bronze cannons are awarded on a time
basis. These skiers are gathered near the 4200' summit of Cannon Mt. to
participate in one of these thrilling events. |
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Cannon Tramway Valley Station-Thanks to
Patrick Sullivan |
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Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch, N.H.
As the tram car nears the Mountain Station at the summit, mountain Peaks in
New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Canada are visible. |
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Tram Car, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch,
White Mts., N.H. One of the unusual and exciting pleasures of the
White Mountains is the ride along the Aerial Passenger Tramway up Cannon
Mountain. The view is Magnificent and the experience one not soon
forgotten. |
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| Cannon Mt. Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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FRANCONIA NOTCH AND ECHO LAKE FROM ARTISTS
BLUFF, FRANCONIA, N.H. Ski trails and practice slopes on Cannon Mountain
are clearly visible on right with the cable line and top tower of the N.H.
Aerial Tramway in mid distance. |
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on the front- Cannon Mt. Aerial Tramway,
Franconia Notch, N.H |
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| on the front- LEAVING VALLEY STATION CANNON
MOUNTAIN AERIAL PASSENGER TRAMWAY |
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on the front- Cannon Mt. Aerial Tramway,
Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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The 27-passenger tram car makes the mile long
trip from Valley to Mountain Station in less than seven minutes. Vertical
ascent is 2022 feet. |
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| Mt. Lafayette
from Cannon Mountain ski trail, Franconia Notch, White Mountains, N.H. |
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Alpine Ski Lift, Cannon
Mountain, Franconia, New Hampshire |
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Winter "Ski-Land" Cannon
Mountain Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch N.H. 22 miles of ski trails,
30 acres of open slopes, the Aerial Tramway itself, 3 t-bars, and 3 rope
tows provide unexcelled opportunities for the novice, the intermediate, and
the expert skier here on 4200' Cannon Mountain. |
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| The system of
four down-mountain ski trails starting at an altitude of 4200 feet, is
served by the mile long Aerial Tramway and the highest alpine Ski-lift in
the East. |
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MT. LAFAYETTE
FROM RIM TRAIL CANNON MOUNTAIN AERIAL TRAMWAY Franconia Notch, N.H. The snow
covered granite ledges and deep ravines of majestic Lafayette, rising 5249'
above sea level,. provide spectacular scenery when viewed from the summit of
Cannon Mountain. in this winter vacation paradise. |
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Air view
Franconia Notch New Hampshire |
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| CANNON
MOUNTAIN
SKI TRAILS AND SLOPES, FRANCONIA NOTCH, NEW HAMPSHIRE |
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CANNON MOUNTAIN
SKI TRAILS AND ZOOMER COMPLEX TAKEN FROM ARTISTS BLUFF, FRANCONIA NOTCH, N.H.
SHOWING ECHO LAKE IN THE FOREGROUND. Ski Trails from left to right are:
Banshee, Avalanche, Paulie's Folly, Zoomer, Rocket, Gary's |
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Cannon Mountain
Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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| Lower T-Bar Area
Cannon Mountain, Franconia, N.H. |
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This PC shows
some neat snow formations at the top of Cannon Mountain.
This is one of several pc's in an album I
picked up at the flea market. They were glued to the page so the
writing on the back is ruined. |
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Running the
Richard Taft Race Course - Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch, NH |
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| Valley Station -
Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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Cannon Mountain Tramway,
Franconia Notch, N.H. First Aerial passenger tramway in North America. The
cars glide quietly out of the Mountain Station traveling down the mountain
at 1000 feet per minute, as the passengers thrill with the marvelous views. |
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Winter fairy land at the summit of Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch, New
Hampshire. |
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The Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway in Franconia
Notch, N.H, makes the many miles of perfectly planned and carefully
maintained ski trails on Cannon Mountain endlessly down-hill. |
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CANNON MT. AERIAL TRAMWAY
Franconia Notch, N.H. One of the two 27 passenger cars rises at the rate of
1,000 feet per minute from the Valley Station to the 4,200 foot summit of
Cannon Mountain. The car runs along steel cable and track forty feet above
the tree tops below. |
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Winter Magic, Top of Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch, White Mountains, N.H. |
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New Hampshire
Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch, New Hampshire. Close up of Tram Car
with Mt. Lafayette (5,529 ft.) Highest in the Franconia Range in the
background. |
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Cannon Mountain, NH. Winter view from the
summit of Cannon Mountain |
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Thorner House, Franconia N.H Where you
can ski all the way home. |
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Cannon Mountain Aerial Passenger Tramway Franconia Notch, New Hampshire.
There is a moment of excitement as those returning from Mountain Station
greet the eager visitors making the ascent. A Tramway ride is the
vacations' biggest thrill for young and old alike |
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Cannon Mountain Franconia Notch, NH. Located in Franconia Notch in a
scenic alpine like setting that includes the first aerial tram in North
America, Cannon Mountain features 85% Snowmaking, 30 Trails, 6 Lifts and a
2,146 foot Vertical that has been a Legend since the 1930's. |
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Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia New
Hampshire. |
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Running the
Richard Taft Race Course, Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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| Upper
T-Bar - Summit of Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch, New Hampshire. |
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Tramway car arriving at Summit Station on Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch,
N.H. Cannon Mountain (4200ft) at the northern end of Franconia Notch
has the New Hampshire Aerial Tramway to take skiers to its famous trails and
all season visitors to its magnificent mountain vistas of the White
Mountains. |
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Cannon Mountain Franconia, New Hampshire |
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Majestic Mt. Lafayette (5,269 ft.) as seen from Cannon Mountain, Franconia
Notch, New Hampshire. |
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Snowboarding/ Cannon Mountain, White Mountain National Forest, Franconia
Notch State Park, N.H. |
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New
Hampshire Aerial Tramway Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, Two aerial
cable cars provide a safe and scenic ride to the summit of Cannon Mountain
(4100 ft) |
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| From "Greetings from SCENIC NEW HAMPSHIRE"
postcard folder. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway |
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New Hampshire Aerial Tramway
on Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch Showing Echo Lake Below. White
Mountain Region, N.H. |
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New Hampshire Aerial Tramway
in Franconia Notch, White Mountains, N.H. First passenger-carrying
tramway on the North American Continent. The ascending and descending
tram cars meet at the half-point of the mile long ride to Mt. Cannon's
4200-foot summit. |
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| Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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Cannon Mountain
Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch, N.H. The mile long 1 7/8 inch locked
coil track cables, on which the tram cars ride are supported by three
intermediate steel towers. |
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Skiing on the
Tram Trail, Cannon Mt., New Hampshire. This is one of the many trails
served by the first Aerial Tramway on the North American Continent. Mt. Lafayette
in the background 5249 ft. |
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| Cannon Mountain and Mittersill
Slopes. Franconia, N.H. |
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AERIAL TRAMWAY
CANNON MOUNTAIN Franconia Notch, NH Mt. Lafayette capped with an
early autumn snowfall forms the background for this view of the Cannon
Mountain Tram. |
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On front- Cannon MT. Aerial Passenger
Tramway Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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| Picture shows Mt. Lafayette 5,249 ft from
summit of Cannon Mountain 4,107 ft. where the N.H. Aerial Passenger Tramway,
operating all year, carries skiers to the slopes and trails on Cannon
Mountain. on the front- Running a Trail on Summit of Cannon Mt. Franconia
Notch, N.H. |
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on the front-Cannon Mt. Aerial Tramway,
Franconia Notch, White Mts., N.H. |
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AERIAL TRAMWAY CANNON MOUNTAIN FRANCONIA
NOTCH, N.H. Operating since 1938, the Cannon Mountain Tramway was the first
passenger tramway on the North American Continent. The new 80 passenger
tram cars were placed in service in 1980. The Base Station, Eagle Cliff and
a snowcapped Mt. Lafayette combine to create a spectacular alpine scene. |
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| Skiers pause on
upper Hardscrabble Trail to view Mount Lafayette, Franconia Notch, New
Hampshire |
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Cannon Mountain
Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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Cannon Mountain
Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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Lafayette Tram Car, Cannon
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November Skiing
on Cannon Mt., Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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Along the
Tram-Ravine Trail - Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch, N.H.
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Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch,
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The Richard Taft Trail |
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Cannon Mountain Aerial
Tramway, Franconia Notch, N.H. |
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| Tramcar &
Skiers, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway. Franconia Notch, N.H. As
the unique 27 passenger Tram-Car passes one of three massive steel towers,
this young couple is enjoying high altitude skiing and thrilling action near
the 4200' summit of beautiful Cannon Mountain. |
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The lower T bar
area provides 35 acres of broad ski trails. Those that can be seen on the
right include Ravine, Turnpike and Redball. On
the left are Lower Cannon, Cutback, Bentons, Zoomer and Paulie's Folly. The
middle and upper T Bar lines to the summit of Cannon Mt can also be
observed.
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Mary
Bird on the Taft Trail, Cannon Mountain, February 1934. (New England
Ski Museum Invitation Postcard)
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