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ArchivesGovernor Benson reacts to Old Man's DemiseBy Mark Bevis on Monday, May 5, 2003.GOVERNOR CRAIG BENSON HAS DECLARED NEXT SATURDAY FAMILY REMEMBRANCE DAY IN HONOR OF THE OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN. THE GRANITE PROFILE THAT HAS BEEN THE SYMBOL OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FELL OFF CANNON MOUNTAIN THIS WEEKEND. Click here to see pictures. THE IDEA IS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SHARE THEIR MEMORIES OF THE OLD MAN. IN THE MEANTIME, THE GOVERNOR HAS SET UP A TASK FORCE TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE SITE AND THE STATE’S SYMBOL. IN AN INTERVIEW WITH NHPR’S MARK BEVIS, THE GOVERNOR SAID HIS FIRST REACTION TO THE NEWS WAS ONE OF DISBELIEF. listen:
 The Old Man RememberedBy John Walters on Monday, May 5, 2003.The Old Man of the Mountain was a merely a series of ledges that miraculously clung to the side of Cannon Mountain, but it was also a source of identity for Granite Staters. New Hampshire State Geologist, David Wunsch and historians Mark Foyes and Stewart Wallace talk about the natural and cultural significance of the great Profile. The New Hampshire Historical Society will host a special 'Old Man' exhibit beginning May7. Good Bye, Old Man written and performed by Ken Sheldon of Hancock, NH. Click here to see pictures of the scene in Franconia Notch on Saturday, May 3rd. listen:
What Lies Ahead for the Old Man?By Trish Anderton on Monday, May 5, 2003.Governor Craig Benson has begun appointing a task force to decide what to do with the former location of the Old Man of the Mountain. The great stone face slid from its perch in Franconia Notch this weekend, an apparent victim of time and gravity. Click here to see pictures of the scene in Franconia Notch on Saturday, May 3rd. The governor says all options are on the table, including rebuilding the Old Man. That idea is getting a mixed response from Granite Staters. NHPR’s Trish Anderton spent the weekend in Franconia Notch and files this report. listen:
Old Man MemorabiliaBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Monday, May 5, 2003.Just a couple of days after the Old Man’s untimely demise, the New Hampshire memorabilia business is booming. Souvenir shops, antique stores and online auction sites are doing brisk business in T-shirts, postcards, and kick-knacks. One entrepreneurial E-Bay user is marketing good-old New Hampshire granite from Franconia Notch! NHPR’s Raquel Maria Dillon explores this dubious tribute to the state’s emblem. listen:
Old Man of the MountainBy Laura Knoy on Monday, May 5, 2003.One of NH's most recognizable landmarks has fallen. The Old Man of the Mountain collapsed over the weekend. We look at it's importance to the state and where we go from here. Laura's guests are Dick Hamilton, President of White Mountain Attractions, David Watters, Professor of English at UNH. Joining her by phone are Cynthia Savoy, Trailworker at Franconia Notch State Park, Brian Fowler, Geologist with North American Reserve, and George Bald, Commissioner with the Department of Resources and Economic Development. listen:
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