Contributed by Lubec Historical Society
Description
This image offers a look at downtown life in Lubec shortly after the turn of the 20th century. Note the wooden boardwalks and “dirt” street along with utility poles proving electricity and telephone service. A cat strolls onto School Street, a boy rides his bicycle, while another bike leans unused against the Vose & Thayer store (dealer in hats and clothing, Maine Register 1904-05) to the left. This building will retain its corner door and become known as the “Rexall Store” later in the century. The extreme righthand building bears a W. B. Dodge Company sign; a lower projecting sign appears to read “McCall Patterns.”
About This Item
- Title: Water Street at School Street, Lubec, ca. 1905, ca. 1905
- Creation Date: circa 1905
- Subject Date: circa 1905
- Location: Lubec, Washington County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 8.7 cm x 13.8 cm
- Local Code: 276 jpg
- Collection: Leona MacBride
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- City & town life--Maine--Lubec
- Streets--Maine--Lubec
- Water Street (Lubec, Me.)
- Stores & shops--Maine--Lubec
- Buildings--Maine--Lubec
- Bicycles & tricycles--Maine--Lubec
- School Street (Lubec, Me.)
For more information about this item, contact:
Lubec Historical Society135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652
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