Old Orchard Pier completed, 1898

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Old Orchard Pier completed, 1898

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Building on the Old Orchard Pier commenced on May 17th, 1898 and was completed by July 2. The end of the pier originially had a ballroom, featuring multiple well-known East Coast bands, as well as a casino. The ballroom featured in this photograph was swept away on December 4th, 1898, only 156 days after opening.

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  • Title: Old Orchard Pier completed, 1898
  • Creation Date: 1898
  • Subject Date: 1898
  • Location: Old Orchard Beach, York County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 11.5 cm x 16.5 cm
  • Local Code: 132
  • Object Type: Image

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Dyer Library/Saco Museum
371 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072
207-283-3861
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