Contributed by Penobscot Marine Museum
Description
In the early 20th century, improvements in roads and bridges encouraged automobile tourists as well. Hotels and boarding houses housed businessmen and vacation travelers. Gas stations and luncheonettes opened along Route 1 to serve tourists.
Grand Lake Stream and Meddybemps were among the lakeside communities that catered to sportsmen. Rustic camps, many with a variety of amenities, were numerous.
Railroads, boats, and livery services made them easy to reach. Guides, often Passamaquoddy Indians, were readily available to paddle visitors to prime fishing grounds. Hatcheries were commonplace, keeping recreational waters stocked for sport fishing. In the fall, hunting expeditions could easily be arranged.
About This Item
- Title: Campground in Jonesport, ca. 1915
- Creation Date: circa 1915
- Subject Date: circa 1915
- Location: Jonesport, Washington County, ME
- Media: Glass Negative
- Dimensions: 12.75 cm x 17.75 cm
- Local Code: LB2007.1.107243
- Collection: Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Co.
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company
- Postcards--Maine
- Photographs--Maine
- Camp sites, facilities, etc.--Maine--Jonesport
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