The history of Meredith as a corporate town dates back more than two
hundred thirty years. Like most older towns, especially those devoted
largely to agriculture, Meredith has greatly diminished in territory
since its original incorporation; unlike most New Hampshire towns of
this size, however, it is progressive and prosperous, and the valuation
of the town has steadily increased. This growth is the result of
Meredith's change from an agricultural town to an industrial town to
today's prosperous four-season resort in the heart of the Lakes Region,
at the foothills of the White Mountains. Meredith, part of the Then &
Now series, places vintage images alongside contemporary photographs,
taken by photographer Aaron Ober, to show the changes that have taken
place in this area through the years.