Public beach, Strong, ca. 1959

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Public beach, Strong, ca. 1959

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Description

Johnson-Cox Post 78, American Legion purchased lakefront property and through several years of volunteerism and donations of time and equipment, created a beach on Porter Lake and made it open to the public. In 1963 the beach was dedicated in memory of Milton R. Bean (1923-1961), a Legionnaire who spent many long hours on the beach project before he was killed in a hunting accident. Two years later the beach was transferred to the Town of Strong.

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About This Item

  • Title: Public beach, Strong, ca. 1959
  • Creator: Raymond D. Norris
  • Creation Date: circa 1959
  • Subject Date: circa 1959
  • Location: Porter Lake, Strong, Franklin County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 20.3 cm x 25.4 cm
  • Local Code: ED.01.066.298
  • Object Type: Image

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Strong Historical Society
PO Box 133, Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3613
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