Emily July 9, 2008 21:40:32 (EDT)

I totally agree with you Alex.
But it's a hazard in every way, shape and form.
But who gives a _________?
It's Bensons animal farm!
Dane Cook never went.
D:
Support the Dane Cook fund.
(I'm kidding, so don't respond asking to donate.)

steve (webmaster) July 8, 2008 19:24:23 (EDT)

Here's another Benson's photo from Bret Bronson: He wrote: This is the last photo I have of the last 4 Bensons elephants. From R.toL. 'Liz', 'Queen', 'Jackie', and 'Tanya'. Liz & Queen are Asians while Jackie and Tanya are Africans.... (more)

Alex July 6, 2008 22:33:31 (EDT)

I WANNA RIDE THE ZIPPER AND SMASH MY TEETH OUTTA MY FACE

Tim Allen July 6, 2008 22:32:55 (EDT)

My wife and I took our kids out to the Bensons facility today. It looks like it is really fading into the past. The shoe is falling apart now, and lots of the roads were flooded out. Still, it was nice to see as much of it as there is still there. I have photos, if I can post them here, I will.

Kathy July 2, 2008 10:52:18 (EDT)

I'm with you too, Chainz. As a resident and a former employee of Bensons, I'd love to see that land preserved in memory of a place that has touched so many lives. We've been trying to get the town to buy the preservation rights to our own land not far from Bensons. This is one of the few areas... (more)

Angela July 2, 2008 08:46:24 (EDT)

I'm just wondering what buildings still stand at Benson's today?

Fred July 1, 2008 18:36:25 (EDT)

Chainz, I'm with you on this. We need to preserve Bensons. What do we do? What can we do. The town needs to step up to the plate! The citizens need to voice their opinions to the town meetings. Unfortunately, I live in Pelham, so I cannot attend. We need to do act upon this before the condos come... (more)

chainz June 30, 2008 22:28:12 (EDT)

I just took the kids through for our usual tour,still deserted and run down.I had hoped when i logged on i would have seen some response to my past messages,ie thoughts on preservation projects etc,we still need a building for the seniors who made this town and we still have a barn with plenty of... (more)

Donna June 28, 2008 16:55:29 (EDT)

I had a great time working at Benson's and living on the grounds. How many people can say that they fell asleep to the sounds of peacocks, elephants and lions? I worked there for several years, from the day that Arthur bought it, while I was in college. My best pals, Jay and Cathy were there... (more)

Andrew June 28, 2008 10:57:24 (EDT)

Hey Mark, I remember driving that car to go get you guys. I also remember that we put so many kids into that car at the same time it would hardly move. lol

Mark Caswell June 27, 2008 22:41:52 (EDT)

Benson's was one of my favorite places to go as a child.we would go, at least once a year. As a teen I went to the Boys Club of Nashua. Bensons recruited about 8 of us to work their Parade. I beleive we went 2~3 times a week. I usually got to wear the "toy soldier" Body. This was great fun. The... (more)

starsha June 25, 2008 20:08:27 (EDT)

excellent memories of elephant ride on Betsy and tortoise rides. ALso aligator pond over the bridge, and the rides. The beautiful ponds. Just thought of the place and have not been there in 46 years. Can someone start a petiton nd try to get enough signatures to keep it as a city (town) park.... (more)

Lynda (Wright) Dube June 25, 2008 17:26:51 (EDT)

It's funny how we all thought Benson's would have been there and we would be there forever. I kick myself for not taking more pictures and kick myself more for not keeping copies of the newsletters. Does anyone have a copy of my favorite one regarding guard duty at the familiar petting zoo? I... (more)

Steve (webmaster) June 24, 2008 12:54:57 (EDT)

Here are links to the Benson's Animal Farm videos on google video (YouTube). Thanks to all who contributed. Home movies from 1963. (more)

skip dutton June 23, 2008 21:44:08 (EDT)

Hi, Every buddy.Miss the place a lot.I have a big photo album with lots of pictures i took of benson's from 1970's to when it closed.As soon as i find them i will post.This is a great site.Thanks for the memorys.

Steve (webmaster) June 22, 2008 20:13:12 (EDT)

I just received this message and some great old Bensons pictures from Bret Bronson. Click on the pictures for super-high-resolution scans.                                        ... (more)

Larry Fleming June 22, 2008 11:52:06 (EDT)

I don't know what got me to remembering Benson's this morning, it's been over 50+ years now since going once :-( I was about 5 and my sister Pat was about 2 Mom pregnant with Patrick. One thing that sticks out in my mind's eye is the Train Ride & Elephant. The children of today will never know... (more)

Lynda (Wright)Dube June 20, 2008 10:04:51 (EDT)

Hi, Jodi. Remember me? I was secretary to your dad and used to take you shopping when you were just a teenager. I work in Nashua, and every once in a while see the name Jodi as one of my customers, and wonder if it is one and the same as you. It was nice reading your message. Met with your... (more)

Carrot June 19, 2008 13:58:41 (EDT)

What wonderful memories I have of visiting Benson's as a kid. It seemed as if it wasn't really summer vacation without a visit. I particularly remember the giant tortoises and the fountain in the middle of the pond near the entrance.