Dave the Guesser, Old Orchard Beach, ca. 1990

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Dave the Guesser, Old Orchard Beach, ca. 1990

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Dave Glovsky (1909-1997) operated a popular guessing booth on the pier at Old Orchard Beach.

The Portland native and former boxer began guessing ages, occupations, and more in 1945 after he stood in for a friend at the booth.

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  • Title: Dave the Guesser, Old Orchard Beach, ca. 1990
  • Creation Date: circa 1990
  • Subject Date: circa 1990
  • Location: Old Orchard Beach, York County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 21 cm x 26 cm
  • Local Code: Photographs--People--Glovsky
  • Object Type: Image

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