Contributed by Islesboro Historical Society
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Description
The original Islesboro Inn, built in 1889-90, burned to the ground on September 30, 1915. The Inn had been built by the Islesboro Land and Improvement Company, with the purpose of drawing wealthy people to Dark Harbor (located in the southern section of the island) and selling them large, expensive lots on which to built summer cottages. The Islesboro Inn was rebuilt in 1916, in the Colonial Revival style.
About This Item
- Title: The Islesboro Inn Burning, 1915
- Creation Date: 1915-09-30
- Subject Date: 1915-09-30
- Location: Dark Harbor, Islesboro, Waldo County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: Open Photo Collection, Reprint
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Islesboro Inn (Islesboro, Me.)--Fires, 1915
- Fires--Maine--Islesboro
- Summer resorts--Maine--Islesboro
- Hotels--Maine--Islesboro
For more information about this item, contact:
Islesboro Historical SocietyPO Box 301, 388 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-6733
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