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Description
The Portland Press Herald took many aerial photographs to increase tourism, highlighting Maine's attractive coast. This image of Old Orchard Beach shows a lively beach with a few swimmers. The pier sits in the background. Press Herald photographers likely took this image from a nearby rooftop.
About This Item
- Title: Aerial view of Old Orchard Beach and pier, 1920
- Creation Date: 1920
- Subject Date: 1920
- Location: Old Orchard , York County, ME
- Media: Glass Negative
- Dimensions: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.1749
- Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Beaches--Maine--Old Orchard Beach
- Old Orchard Beach (Me.)--Aerial views
- Piers & wharves
- Relaxation
- Vaudeville--Maine--Old Orchard Beach
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Item 149598
Aerial view of crowded Old Orchard Beach, 1920
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