Keywords: Price Cottage
Item 18648
Contributed by: Jesup Memorial Library Date: circa 1920 Location: Bar Harbor Media: Photographic print
Item 22057
Goodall Worsted Company, Sanford, 1934–1939
Contributed by: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Date: 1934–1939 Location: Sanford Media: Print from Glass Negative
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
George W. Hinckley and Needy Boys and Girls
George W. Hinckley wanted to help needy boys. The farm, school and home he ran for nearly sixty nears near Fairfield stressed home, religion, education, discipline, industry, and recreation.
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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries
"Historically, the cottage industries were common in areas where a large percentage of local population was engaged in seasonal work, because families…"
Site Page
Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview
"Soon after, Hewes Point became the second summer community, also having a hotel, cottages and wharf. Second Islesboro Inn, aerial view, ca."
