The Fireside Inn Motel was the largest on Route 28 and was owned by Saul Rubenstein who had a cottage on Cobbett’s Pond. It had 56 units. Swimming Pool and was fully air conditioned. It was built before Interstate 93 and bills itself as the “Gateway to the White Mountains.”

Duddy’s Motel was located in Salem Depot. I remember it being called “The Turf.” “The better motel of New Hampshire. We cater to nice people. Walking distance to famous Rockingham Race Track.