Contributed by Shawnee Peak Ski Area through Ski Museum of Maine
Description
The "Old Blue" chairlift, Maine's first, was installed in 1954 and made the sport of skiing accessible to millions of people.
At left is Don Moen, public relations director at Pleasant Mountain. At right is Peter Solari, outside mountain manager. Part of their jobs was skiing every day to insure familiarity with the mountain.
The photo was taken during the winter of 1971-1972.
About This Item
- Title: Riding the Old Blue chairlift at Pleasant Mountain, ca. 1972
- Creation Date: circa 1972
- Subject Date: circa 1972
- Location: Pleasant Mountain, Bridgton, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 19 cm x 24 cm
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Pleasant Mountain (Cumberland Co., Me.)
- Shawnee Peak Ski Resort (Bridgton, Me.)
- Ski lifts
- Ski resorts--Maine
- Skiers--Maine--Bridgton
- Skiing--Maine--Bridgton
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Ski Museum of Maine256 Main Street, PO Box 359, Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-2023
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