DPL News & Views

The Friends of the Library Presents:
The Roosevelt Funeral Train with Carl Lindblade
on Tues., April 17, 2012
@ 7:00pm in the Library Lecture Hall

The Roosevelt Funeral Train, probably the greatest train event in American History (along with the Lincoln Train 80 years earlier). Deception, Cover up, Betrayal, A Russian Spy, the A Bomb, A Nation Mourns. A White Cadillac Convertible, A Russian Portrait Painter, all in 4 Days of History!

Carl Lindblade began his hotel career at the Balsams Resort in Dixville Notch and for the past 40+ years has operated 3 and 4 diamond hotels and resorts. In addition to years of hands on experience he brings a commitment to community and industry service. Among his assignments he was a delegate to the 1995 White House Conference on Travel and Tourism, Interim Director of the NH office of Travel and Tourism Development, Innkeeper of the Year, Travel Person of the Year, Past President of the NH Lodging and Restaurant Association and American Hotel and Lodging Association Volunteer of the Year. He is currently a lecturer in the hospitality management department at the University of New Hampshire where he enjoys teaching as it affords him the opportunity to share experiences with students.