Keywords: The New Poland
Item 6730
Shakers at winter sale, Poland Spring Resort, ca. 1920
Contributed by: United Society of Shakers Date: circa 1920 Location: Poland Media: Photographic print
Item 6745
Shakers at Poland Spring Concert, 1897
Contributed by: United Society of Shakers Date: 1897 Location: Poland Media: Photographic print
Item 111315
Poland Springs House, Poland, 1891
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1891 Location: Poland Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens
Item 116396
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1917 Location: Rockport Client: The Samoset Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard 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.
Site Page
New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland Community Library
"We also received grants from Poland Springs, and the Stephen and Tabatha King Foundation who provided furnishings for the library."
Site Page
Architecture & Landscape database - Maine Architectural Renderings
"The Maine Historical Society owns Wilkinson’s pencil and wash drawing of Mansion House alterations made during this period. In 1899 Harry C."
Story
Cantor Beth & Dr David Strassler: personal insights on life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The journey of a couple devoted to each other, their family, their community and their religion
