Robert Lawton (March 2, 1931 – November 11, 2021) was an American politician. He served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He was also the founder of Funspot, an arcade in Laconia, New Hampshire that was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest arcade in the world.
Bob Lawton | |
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| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1960s–??? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Lawton March 2, 1931 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 2021 (aged 90) |
| Alma mater | Norwich University |
Life and career edit
Lawton was born in Akron, Ohio. He attended Norwich University.[1]
In the 1960s, Lawton was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[1]
Lawton died on November 11, 2021,[1] at the age of 90.[2][3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Robert Lawton Obituary (2021)". Concord Monitor. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Remembering Funspot founder Bob Lawton, the 'Walt Disney of the North Country'". New Hampshire Public Radio. November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Bob Lawton, owner of world's largest arcade, dies at 90". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
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