Robie's, Hooksett, NH: Announcements

VISIT ROBIE'S COUNTRY STORE!

ROBIE'S COUNTRY STORE and DELI -

open seven days a week,

Monday thru Friday 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,

Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,

and Sunday 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Breakfast and lunch menus include specialty meats

and home-baked items.

Call ahead for take-out or platters, 603-485-7761.

Don't miss Robie's selection of unique gifts

made and produced in New Hampshire,

Robie's famous cheese, homemade cookies,

and their private label products.

PRESERVING HISTORY!

EVENTS AT ROBIE'S COUNTRY STORE

Robie's Country Store is the first landmark in Hooksett, New Hampshire to be honored with entry on the National Register of Historic Places.
Robert Schroeder (right) and Zachary Demers (left) unveil plaque recognizing the dedication of the store.

November 18, 2000
National Register of Historic Places Designation

The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources.

Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

National Register properties are distinguished by having been documented and evaluated according to uniform standards. These criteria recognize the accomplishments of all peoples who have contributed to the history and heritage of the United States and are designed to help state and local governments, Federal agencies, and others identify important historic and archeological properties worthy of preservation and of consideration in planning and development decisions.

Robie's Country Store is the first landmark in Hooksett, New Hampshire to be honored with entry on the National Register of Historic Places. Family, friends, town residents, and a number of elected officials were on hand for the dedication services.

The Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts of Hooksett kicked off the designation.
Lloyd Robie recalls memories of his Dad's store in a poem he wrote while stationed in Germany during WWII. Mr. Robie recited the poem for those in attendance for the dedication.	Congressman John Sununu shared his memories of stops at Robie's Country Store on the campaign trail. Robie's has been the political stop for presidential candidates since the early 1950s.

December, 2000
Save America's Treasure Designation
Robie’s Country Store has been designated as an official project of Save America’s Treasures, a public-private partnership between the National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is dedicated to the celebration and preservation of our nation’s irreplaceable historic and cultural legacy.

This is the first such project designated in the Town of Hooksett.

At the Annual Meeting of the corporation held at the store on December 9, 2000, volunteers and supporters gathered for the unveiling of the plaque recognizing the store as an official project. Congratulatory remarks were offered by Dave Hess, Hooksett’s Representative to the General Court, and Tom Colantuono, our Executive Councilor.

February, 2003
Listing on State Register of Historic Places
At a Recognition Ceremony held on February 8, 2003, the corporation was proud to unveil a certificate acknowledging the listing of Robie’s Country Store on New Hampshire’s Register of Historic Places, administered by the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. Established in 2001, the Register is one part of the state's efforts to recognize and encourage the identification and protection of historical, architectural, archeological, and cultural resources. These irreplaceable resources may be buildings, districts, sites, landscapes, structures or objects that are meaningful in the history, architecture, archeology, engineering, or traditions of New Hampshire residents and communities.

May, 2003
Robie's Reopens!!

June, 2003
Robie’s Receives Preservation Award
At its recent annual meeting, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance presented the board of directors of Robie’s Country Store Historic Preservation Corp. with a Preservation Achievement Award for "preserving an important state landmark." Since 1989, these awards have recognized outstanding projects, as well as individuals and groups, for their contributions to the state’s preservation movement.

In recognizing the work of the Robie’s preservation group, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance said of the project, "This historic landmark, a whistle stop where presidential hopefuls have announced their candidacies and met with everyday citizens, faced an uncertain future when owners Dorothy and Lloyd Robie retired in 1997 after four generations of family ownership. The Robie's Country Store Historic Preservation Corporation was formed to ensure that the structure would always remain part of the community. This award recognizes the group's effective planning and advocacy, strategic fund-raising and media relations and use of preservation tools, including National Register designation and Save America's Treasures status."

July, 2003
"Best of New Hampshire"
Robie’s Country Store has received an Editor’s Choice award as Best Restored Political Landmark in New Hampshire Magazine’s annual contest for "Best of NH." The editor and his "reliable aides, experts, sources, and confidantes across the state" chose 161 of the very best things in New Hampshire in six categories.

In its selection of Robie’s, New Hampshire Magazine said, "Robie’s Country Store in Hooksett reopened in time to welcome the latest crop of presidential wannabees. First in line was Florida Senator Bob Graham, who played checkers for a half hour (and lost). Robie’s, scenically located by the river in Hooksett Village, was one of the mandatory stops for every serious candidate until it closed in 1997. A local preservation group is restoring the building and plans a new museum there."

"Old Tyme Day" - August 20, 2005
Giveaways included homemade donuts, gourmet coffee, and pop corn and balloons for the kids all day. Old Tyme priced hot dogs (.50), fresh squeezed lemonade, and hamburgers. Of course all of the international array of Robie’s Deli Sandwiches were featured, as well as all of the Robie private label products, maple syrup, soda, etc. and RCSHPC Merchandise.

HELP WANTED - ORAL HISTORY PROJECT. An important project of the corporation is the collection of an oral history of Robie’s Country Store. While volunteers will be working with the Robie family, the corporation also wants to gather stories and memories from customers, folks who stopped by the store every day or only on occasion, who remember some special event at Robie’s, who picked up their mail at the store’s post office, or who know a story about some interesting object in the store. If you have such a memory, the corporation would like to hear it and save it for future generations. Please write to saving robies@aol.com to share your story.