Discover the story of Berlin
Explore more than two centuries of history–from the Androscoggin River and the logging camps to the paper mills, neighborhoods, and the people who called Berlin home.
An old view of Berlin (Courtesy Plymouth State's Beyond Brown Paper archives)
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, something remarkable took place in a remote valley along the Androscoggin River in northern New Hampshire. Fueled by the booming pulp and paper industry, Berlin grew from a small settlement into a world-renowned papermaking city, drawing in immigrants from across the globe while shaping the lives of those already here. Through hard work, perseverance, and adaptation, generations of residents built a diverse, resilient, and close-knit community. This is the story of Berlin, New Hampshire.
Since 2011, I have been researching, collecting, and sharing the history of Berlin and the people who shaped it. My goal is to preserve and tell this uniquely American story of industry, immigration, innovation, and community–not only to honor the generations who built this city, but to inspire future generations as well. Although the paper industry that made Berlin famous has faded and the city has faced its share of challenges, its story is far from over. Like the people who built it, Berlin has always been defined by resilience, and I believe its best chapters are still waiting to be written.
History is more than dates and events–it’s the story of the people who came before us and the legacy they left behind. I invite you to explore Berlin’s past, celebrate its achievements, and discover why its story continues to matter today.
Since 2011, I have been researching, collecting, and sharing the history of Berlin and the people who shaped it. My goal is to preserve and tell this uniquely American story of industry, immigration, innovation, and community–not only to honor the generations who built this city, but to inspire future generations as well. Although the paper industry that made Berlin famous has faded and the city has faced its share of challenges, its story is far from over. Like the people who built it, Berlin has always been defined by resilience, and I believe its best chapters are still waiting to be written.
History is more than dates and events–it’s the story of the people who came before us and the legacy they left behind. I invite you to explore Berlin’s past, celebrate its achievements, and discover why its story continues to matter today.
Explore the chapters of Berlin's past
🚧Site Under Construction🚧
🌳The land
Discover the mountains, rivers, forests, and landscapes that shaped Berlin's history and made its remarkable industrial development possible.
🪓Early history
Explore Berlin's frontier beginnings—from Native American history and the first settlers to early farms, roads, and the foundations of the community.
🏭Industry
Discover how Berlin grew from a small settlement into one of North America's most important centers of logging, lumber, pulp, and paper manufacturing.
🏘️Community
Experience the everyday life of Berlin through its neighborhoods, Main Street, schools, churches, parks, businesses, and public services.
👥People
Meet the people who helped shape Berlin's past through their work, families, leadership, and everyday lives.
📷Remember when...
Relive the events, memories, traditions, heritage, and everyday moments that generations of Berlin residents have shared and cherished.
🔍 True Crime, Mysteries & Legends
Investigate the crimes, legends, unexplained events, and historic disasters that continue to spark curiosity about Berlin's past.
🌄Modern Berlin
Explore Berlin's continuing story—from economic transition and heritage preservation to outdoor recreation, tourism, and the community's next chapter.
🧭Beyond Berlin
Journey beyond Berlin to discover the history, communities, industries, and natural beauty of New Hampshire's North Country and White Mountains.
Current Age of Berlin
have past since the granting of Maynesborough on December 31, 1771.
have past since the incorporation of Maynesborough as Berlin on July 1, 1829.
have past since Berlin adopted a city charter on February 20, 1897.
have past since the incorporation of Maynesborough as Berlin on July 1, 1829.
have past since Berlin adopted a city charter on February 20, 1897.
