Contributed by William Fogg Library
Description
In 1910, Eliot marked the one hundredth anniversary of its incorporation as a town with a weeklong celebration. The festivities included concerts, speeches, and a parade. The houses along the parade route were decorated with patriotic bunting. This house located on State Road, belonged at the time to Charles F. Drake. Mr. Drake was a member of the Centennial Committee, which oversaw the festivities.
About This Item
- Title: Drake House, Eliot, 1910
- Creator: Ira M. St.Clair
- Creation Date: 1910
- Subject Date: 1910
- Location: Eliot, York County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 8.97 cm x 14.23 cm
- Collection: Postcard Collection
- Object Type: Image
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- Centennial celebrations--Maine--Eliot
- Drake, Charles F.--Homes and haunts--Maine--Eliot
- Eliot (Me.)--Centennial celebrations, etc.
- Decorations
- State Road (Eliot, Me.)
- Dwellings--Maine--Eliot
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