Spring on Redding Lane

[chuckdog]

The spring is definately gone. I used to vacation in a group of cottages just down the road from Redding Lane on Eagle Shore Road in the late 70's through the 80's and used the well for drinking water. I would say the well/spring has been gone for at least 5 years, if not longer. I drove by the well within the last week or so while checking out the old vacation cottage. The well, like the cottages I used to stay in, are gone.

PS: anyone remember the name of the group of cottages that I'm referring to on Eagle Shore Road? Owned by the Powers family...a cluster of 10-15 yellow cottages? I think they were called the Lantern Cottages or something like that.

[Redsoxlover]

I also used to get my water from the spring, it is gone . It's been a few years but I seem to recall the water quality tests kept coming back with high bacteria levels and it was posted as risky. I think who ever owned the property gave up. Anyone else , does this ring a bell?

[eillac@dow]

My mom would swear that she was there last year and the spring was up and running. But it appears to be No Longer.

What a shame! Thank you all for responding.

Eillac

[wifi]

Just an echo, but I specifically stopped by today, and can confirm the green building is still there, but no pipes/hoses or flowing water. No trespassing signs around as well.

Now that you mention it, I thought it was in operation last year too

[LIforrelaxin]

the last I knew, the state or town had step in and closed the spring down.... as even when they where posting results from tests people where not listening to the warnings... when I first started using the spring in the 80s there where not as many houses in that area, specificall the ones on the hill behind where the spring is located.... as more septic systems moved into the area.... the well appearently got tainted.....

[Greene's Basin Girl]

Originally Posted by chuckdog

The spring is definately gone. I used to vacation in a group of cottages just down the road from Redding Lane on Eagle Shore Road in the late 70's through the 80's and used the well for drinking water. I would say the well/spring has been gone for at least 5 years, if not longer. I drove by the well within the last week or so while checking out the old vacation cottage. The well, like the cottages I used to stay in, are gone.

PS: anyone remember the name of the group of cottages that I'm referring to on Eagle Shore Road? Owned by the Powers family...a cluster of 10-15 yellow cottages? I think they were called the Lantern Cottages or something like that.

The first job I ever had was in 1964. I worked at the cottages you are speaking about. They were called Coach Lantern Terrace. I worked for Mrs. Powers as a chamber maid. I cleaned the cottages and provided clean towels daily etc. When the cottages were taken care of I then helped Mrs. Tower in her house. I made $1.00 an hour. I often received tips from the nice people renting the cottages.

[BlackCatIslander]

I am not sure when the Andersons retired and closed the bakery but our family loved their swedish rye bread. On friday evenings when we arrived in Moultonborough we would stop at Andersons and buy several loaves of warm bread. Our children would eat at least one loaf during the remaining 10 minutes before we got to the lake. We all have fond memories of the taste of the warm bread. Someone told me that there is an Anderson's in Worcester believed run by relatives.

[Greene's Basin Girl]

Originally Posted by BlackCatIslander

I am not sure when the Andersons retired and closed the bakery but our family loved their swedish rye bread. On friday evenings when we arrived in Moultonborough we would stop at Andersons and buy several loaves of warm bread. Our children would eat at least one loaf during the remaining 10 minutes before we got to the lake. We all have fond memories of the taste of the warm bread. Someone told me that there is an Anderson's in Worcester believed run by relatives.

I worked at Anderson's Bakery for many summers while I was in high school. The owners, the Anderson's ,were very nice people and the food was great. Luckily I was skinny then because I sure loved to eat all the food they baked. They also made great homemade baked beans. We use to eat bean sandwiches. We use to place the beans in the Anderson's great Parker House rolls. One summer they had a friend's son work at the bakery. The son was related to the owner's of Drakes Cakes.

[ashcoveguy]

Originally Posted by chuckdog

The spring is definately gone. I used to vacation in a group of cottages just down the road from Redding Lane on Eagle Shore Road in the late 70's through the 80's and used the well for drinking water. I would say the well/spring has been gone for at least 5 years, if not longer. I drove by the well within the last week or so while checking out the old vacation cottage. The well, like the cottages I used to stay in, are gone.

PS: anyone remember the name of the group of cottages that I'm referring to on Eagle Shore Road? Owned by the Powers family...a cluster of 10-15 yellow cottages? I think they were called the Lantern Cottages or something like that.

Coach Lantern Terrace, owned by Malcolm and Vi Power were the yellow cottages on Eagle Shore and in Ash Cove. I worked for the Power family in 1966/67/68, helping to get the cottages and grounds ready for the upcoming rental season and also worked on Saturdays during the season to help prepare for the next guests.

[songkrai]

Originally Posted by ashcoveguy

Coach Lantern Terrace, owned by Malcolm and Vi Power were the yellow cottages on Eagle Shore and in Ash Cove. I worked for the Power family in 1966/67/68, helping to get the cottages and grounds ready for the upcoming rental season and also worked on Saturdays during the season to help prepare for the next guests.

Who was the nice gal that did the linens that year?