Keywords: Oakland Park
Item 68672
Camp at Messalonskee Lake, Oakland, ca. 1935
Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1935 Location: Oakland Media: Linen texture postcard
Item 26782
Oakland Park, Rockport, ca. 1920
Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1920 Location: Rockport Media: Postcard
Exhibit
At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.
Exhibit
Educating Oneself: Carnegie Libraries
Industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave grants for 20 libraries in Maine between 1897 and 1912, specifying that the town own the land, set aside funds for maintenance, have room to expand -- and offer library services at no charge.
Story
Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C
Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine
