Keywords: Parlor cars
Item 65515
S.R.R.L. parlor car acquired by Dr. Charles W. Bell, Strong, ca. 1936
Contributed by: Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1936 Location: Strong Media: Photographic print
Item 12225
Strout House and Ice Cream Parlor, South Harpswell, ca. 1921
Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: circa 1921 Location: Harpswell Media: Photograph, print
Item 89254
Cobb property, Cliff Island Road, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Jennie F. Cobb Use: Grocery Store & Ice Cream Parlor & Dwelling
Item 109440
Insane Hospital buildings, Augusta; Vinylhaven, 1893-1907
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1893–1907 Location: Vinylhaven; Augusta; Vinylhaven Client: State of Maine Architect: George M. Coombs; Coombs, Gibbs, and Wilkinson Architects
Exhibit
Many different types of trolley cars -- for different weather, different uses, and different locations -- were in use in Maine between 1895-1940. The "field guide" explains what each type looked like and how it was used.
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.
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Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966
"… to us the Skinner’s Furniture Store, two beer parlors, Weatherbee’s Hardware Store, The Community Movie Theater, the “Five & Dime” Variety Store…"
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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview
"… Store), several men’s clothing stores and beauty parlors, many restaurants and a number of jewelry stores added to the diversity of a thriving…"
Story
The Oakfield Inn
by Rodney Duplisea
This is a summarized article about the opening of the Oakfield Inn. It appeared in the Bangor Daily
