Contributed by Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries
Description
An ice palace on Main Street near the intersection with Lisbon Street in Lewiston, built by the convention committee of the Lewiston snowshoe convention.
The palaces were an important part of the snowshoe conventions that drew thousands of participants from French Canada and Franco-American communities. The conventions included a parade, along with snowshoe competitions, among other activities.
About This Item
- Title: Lewiston ice palace, Main Street, 1926
- Creation Date: 1926
- Subject Date: 1926
- Location: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 5.4 cm x 7.8 cm
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Snowshoes & snowshoeing--Maine--Lewiston
- Ice sculpture--Maine--Lewiston
- Castles & palaces--Maine--Lewiston
- Franco-Americans--Maine--Lewiston
- French Americans--Maine--Lewiston
- Meetings--Maine--Lewiston
- Sports--Maine--Lewiston
- Athletic clubs--Maine--Lewiston
- Organizations--Maine--Lewiston
For more information about this item, contact:
Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 753-6545
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