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Step back into mid‑1930s America with this charming sepia‑toned view of Main Street in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Along the wide asphalt thoroughfare stand the familiar awnings of J.J. Newberry Co.—the classic “Five‑and‑Ten” variety store—next to locally owned shops and the ornate marquee of the town’s movie theatre. Period automobiles line the curb, while the distant hills of the White Mountains rise gently on the horizon.

Historical Context By 1935, small‑town New England was riding out the Great Depression with community spirit and locally rooted commerce. Five‑and‑Ten cent stores like Newberry’s offered affordable household goods, while movie theatres provided an accessible escape for families. Plymouth, home to Plymouth State Teachers College (founded 1871), balanced student life with its regional role as a mill town and gateway to summer tourism in the Lakes Region.

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