Contributed by Hubbard Free Library
Description
Old and new modes of transportation are traveling north on Water Street in Hallowell, across from Beeman's Corner, with the Kennebec River in the left background. The Augusta-Hallowell-Gardiner electric trolley line began operation in 1890 and shut down in the 1930s. The dynamo that generated electricity for the line was located in Hallowell's lower end.
About This Item
- Title: Augusta-Hallowell-Gardiner Railroad Trolley, Water Street, Hallowell, ca. 1895
- Creation Date: circa 1895
- Subject Date: circa 1895
- Location: Hallowell, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 9 cm x 12 cm
- Local Code: CP002009
- Collection: Frank Trask Collection
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Augusta, Hallowell & Gardiner Railroad Co.
- Buildings--Maine--Hallowell
- Electric railroads--Maine
- Stores & shops--Maine--Hallowell
- Streets--Maine--Hallowell
- Water Street (Hallowell, Me.)
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