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Old Man of the Mountain

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The Old Man rock formation was created over 10,000 years ago by the last geologic ice age. It came crashing down in 2003.

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Early in the morning of May 3, 2003, the unthinkable happened to the beloved state symbol of the Granite State, the Old Man of the Mountain. It came crashing down.

A blue-ribbon task force studied the structure, considered many options and recommended not rebuilding this symbol of New Hampshire, but rather creating an abstract replica in a park near Profile Lake. The project is estimated to cost $5 million.

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First phase of Old Man memorial is done

The Associated Press, via Foster's Daily Democrat, reported today (June 11,…Continue

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Started by LFDA Editor Jun 11, 2011.

Great Stone Face memorial taking shape - but slowly

“ 'Good Night, Boss' was carved into one of the commemorative granite tiles displayed at a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning for the Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund’s memorial to the Great…Continue

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Started by LFDA Editor Jun 27, 2010.

Walk-in glass replica of Old Man 1 Reply

Francis Treves, a New Jersey architect has proposed a 45 foot glass and steel structure for the face of the mountain. The design would feature 250 suspended glass panels, an interior sky walk, and a…Continue

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Started by LFDA Editor. Last reply by Francis Treves May 19, 2010.