Keywords: Poland Springs
Item 5479
Winter harness racing, Poland Spring, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Poland Spring Media: Photographic print
Item 138
Summit Springs Hotel, Poland, ca. 1910
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Location: Poland Media: Photographic print
Item 151334
Poland Springs House, Poland, 1891
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1891 Location: Poland Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens
Item 151320
Alterations for Poland Spring House, South Poland, 1880
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1880 Location: Poland Client: unknown Architect: Fasset and Stevens Architects
Exhibit
Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion
During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.
Exhibit
The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.
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Poland Spring Preservation Society
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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - 1925 National Governors' Association Convention
"… that was held at the illustrious Poland Springs Hotel in Poland, Maine. Executives, their families, and their staff were welcomed at the Maine…"
Story
Betty Cody, country music legend
by Maine Historical Society
Betty Cody is noted as Maine's most recognized female singer
