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Description
Walking down the Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine leads to Ogunquit Beach.
The Marginal Way, so-called for its marginal footpath along the edge of the cliffs, is a mile-long walkway along the shore in Ogunquit, Maine. The path traces from Perkins Cove to Ogunquit Village, one of the few paved paths in New England that accommodates foot traffic directly along the oceanfront. The land comprising the walkway was donated to the town by legislator and conservationist Josiah Chase, Jr. in 1925.
Ogunquit Beach, a three-mile white sand beach stretching from Ogunquit River and the ocean, has played a key role in the growth of tourism and popularity of Ogunquit, especially during the summer months. The Ogunquit Beach District was created in 1923 when residents were concerned about loss of public access to the beach and petitioned the legislature to give the right of eminent domain to acquire the beach property for $45,000. A wooden bridge provided access to the beach, which has remained open as a public park.
The caption reads, "View along the shore from Bathing Beach, Ogunquit, Maine."
The Tichnor Brothers printing company published this type of postcard circa 1938.
About This Item
- Title: View from bathing beach, Ogunquit, ca. 1938
- Creator: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
- Creation Date: circa 1938
- Subject Date: circa 1938
- Location: Ogunquit, York County, ME
- Media: Linen texture postcard
- Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
- Collection: The Tichnor Brothers Collection
- Object Type: Text and Image
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