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The Tilton Historical Museum Story
Preliminary research indicates that Tilton Inn building actually incorporates two smaller buildings, both built between 1875
and 1879. In their day, these buildings housed the F.J.Moulton Photography studio, the Batchelder and Couch Meat Company (circa 1860)
and eventually they were joined to become the Tilton Inn. In 2002, Joanna Oliver saved the abandoned building from demolition and completely refurbished
the eleven room Inn and adjoining Alphonso's Restaurant. The location of the F.J.Moulton Photography studio became the new home of the
Tilton Historical Museum, a non-profit historical preservation organization and resource for the entire region.
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Archaeological Dig beneath the 1875 Inn |
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Professional archaeologist, Kimberley Connors, initiated an archaeological excavation of the cellar area below
the 1875 Inn between July 20th and July 25th of 2003.
This operation included historic research, mapping of the interior walls. Lab work is continuing with the
discovered artifacts. Click here to check out the photos taken during the initial excavation
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