Contributed by Brick Store Museum
Description
The divided back postcard shows a futuristic vision of Kennebunkport as envisioned circa 1909.
Trolley tracks are visible going through Dock Square. Superimposed over the image are a sky tram bound for Boston, a dirigible imprinted with "Cape Porpoise, a subway entrance for New York, a hot air balloon, a touring vehicle, a trolley bound for Gooch's Beach (Kennebunk), and a pneumatic parcel tube.
About This Item
- Title: Postcard of Kennebunk future, ca. 1909
- Creator: E. C. Miller
- Creation Date: circa 1909
- Subject Date: circa 1909
- Location: Kennebunkport, York County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
- Local Code: 2000.9.59
- Collection: Postcard Collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Airships--Maine--Kennebunkport
- Electric railroads--Maine--Kennebunkport
- Forecasting
- Humorous pictures
- Railroads--Maine
- Subways--Maine--Kennebunkport
- Transportation--Maine--Kennebunkport
- Twentieth century--Forecasts
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Brick Store Museum117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4802
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