In this rare photo, dated August 25, 1921, we see that originally, the seaplane base was located between the Mount Washington wharf and the Winnipesaukee Pier, and that it was only later, perhaps after the Irwin's Winnipesaukee Gardens were built in 1925, that the seaplane base relocated to the other (southern) side of the wharf . The sign in the photo says "Passengers Carried - 15 minutes - $10." The steamer Governor Endicott is docked at the wharf.



A later photo shows the seaplane approaching its base. What was the purpose of the isolated docking island, unattached to the nearby Winniesaukee Pier?