May 3, 2017
The “Old Man of the Mountain,” a granite rock formation in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, looked like the rugged profile of a man’s face. The 40-foot-high figure had been emblematic of New Hampshire for over 300 years.
But on 3 May 2003 the “Old Man of the Mountain” collapsed.
This 1988 newspaper article quoted Daniel Webster’s comment about the iconic New Hampshire landmark:
“Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades. Shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch; even the dentist hangs out a gold tooth. But, up in the mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes man.”
This 2003 newspaper article reported the collapse of the “Old Man of the Mountain,” and showed before and after photographs.
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THank you for keeping the Old Man alive in some hearts. I work for the State and recently fielded questions on why the lake under the OLD MAN is called Profile Lake:-( We are about to go into a generation that never knew that great rock face.
Great memories
Very informative excellent article
Thank you