Humphrey’s Motor Court and Lodge, Rockland, ca. 1935

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Humphrey’s Motor Court and Lodge, Rockland, ca. 1935

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A listing in Duncan Hines' Lodging for a Night, a popular guide for travelers published in 1938, was much sought after by the owners of tourist accommodations.

"Modern Guest Houses, located in the country or at the edge of town, and up-to-date Auto Courts away from noises, are the types of places most desired by discriminating motorists," wrote Hines in his introduction to the publication.

The lodging facility opened by Bertha and Everett Humphrey in the 1930s on Route 1 in Rockport offered both kinds of accommodation, which earned Hines' seal of approval. Its listing read: "1 Guest House & Cottages: Humphrey's. Open May to Oct. 6. Simple cottages and 3 rms in farmhouse. On a hill overlooking the bay. No rms. WB. No meals. E. 2NB $2.00 up. FPark. Pets P."

A variety of lodging facilities have occupied the hill above scenic Glen Cove for decades. Humphrey's operated until about 1970. Its site later became the Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn.

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  • Title: Humphrey’s Motor Court and Lodge, Rockland, ca. 1935
  • Creator: Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company
  • Creation Date: circa 1935
  • Subject Date: circa 1935
  • Location: Glen Cove, Rockland, Knox County, ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Dimensions: 12.75 cm x 17.75 cm
  • Local Code: LB2007.1.114776
  • Collection: Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Co.
  • Object Type: Image

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