Contributed by Sanford-Springvale Historical Society
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Description
In his bid for reelection, President William Howard Taft made a rare campaign stop in Sanford on October 23, 1912, for half an hour. He is believed to be one of the only sitting presidents to visit Sanford. Taft is the large man standing in the open car with his back toward the camera.
The police officer standing directly before President Taft is Joseph Frechette (1878-1932). The man wearing the derby standing next to the left-rear bumper is believed to be Clifford Holdsworth, who lived to be more than 100 years old and donated Holdsworth Park to the Town of Sanford. It is noted on the original photo that Russell Goodall is also standing next to the car.
About This Item
- Title: President Taft campaigning, Sanford, 1912
- Creation Date: 1912-10-23
- Subject Date: 1912-10-23
- Location: Sanford Square, Sanford, York County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 7.93 cm x 13.89 cm
- Object Type: Image
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- Plazas--Maine--Sanford
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- Presidential Elections--Maine--Sanford
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Sanford-Springvale Historical SocietyP. O. Box 276 505 Main Street, Springvale, ME 04083
(207) 490-1028
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