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Item 25076

C.C.P. & L Co. Freight Service, ca. 1939

Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1939 Media: Postcard

Item 50711

Aroostook Valley Railroad car #52, Presque Isle, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1915 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print

Item 17354

Box car repair, Derby Shop, ca. 1970

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1970 Location: Derby Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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The Trolley Parks of Maine

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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A Field Guide to Trolley Cars

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.

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Maine Soldiers' Relief Association card, Washington, ca. 1863

The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families

The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.