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Norcross Heritage Trust

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"… an attraction when the state was sought out by tourists and homemakers as a symbol of a bygone era, “The Way Life Should Be.” Governor Bodwell…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 1 of 4

"… exclusive distribution rights of newspapers, tourist guides and souvenir books of travel over 5,000 miles of rail and steamship lines."

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"In the 1960s, increasing numbers of tourists headed to newly designated “Vacationland,” where they enjoyed Maine's forests, mountains, and vast…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… for the quick movement of timber south and tourists north. For the first time in western Maine’s history, rural communities had reliable…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… Gift Shop opens – first gift shop catering to tourists 1962 • Roosevelt International Bridge opens linking Lubec and Campobello Island • West…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"… train, trolley and the automobile also brought tourists to Scarborough and a new industry that created jobs for residents."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"Shore dinner places, such as the Dunscroft and Wayland, tourist cabins and lodging houses attracted motorists; and large guest hotels on the coast…"

Lubec, Maine - Links

"Lubec Town Office Vital statistics, area businesses, tourist information and town facilities links available here."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"… are sprouting up along Route 2, welcoming the tourists that travel through to the ponds, lakes, golf courses, and ski areas, to enjoy the four…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lowell's General Store, Commerce, & the Railroad

"… helping to open up the famed Rangeley Lakes to tourists. The narrow gauge system expanded throughout Franklin County, bringing goods and people…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"Tourists on their way to or from the Rangeley Lakes often stopped at the hotel (which eventually fell into disrepair and was torn down in 1969)."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"Around 1880, the town experienced an industrial boom. A boot and shoe factory, a brick mill, a sawmill and a clothespin factory opened, and other…"

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"… aegis from 1939, keepers hosted the occasional tourists up the tower. Easternmost Point Stone X No longer true in this automated era with tens…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"The popular tourist spot was finally connected to Portland and its railroad station. There had been a challenge, however, constructing the trestle…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"… that allow easy on/off access for residents and tourists alike. Visitors can easily access beaches, shopping, Beech Ridge Speedway and Scarborough…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… were sponsored by non-singers who came along as tourists, helping poorer members to cover the cost."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"The summer tourists stayed in a boarding house/inn, named at various times Seaside House, Seaside Hotel, The Islesborough and Johnson-by-the-Sea."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Aviation

"… stop, which drew the attention of locals and tourists. Local police offers guarded Lindbergh's plane, "Spirit of St."

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"Tourists flock to the river in greater numbers each year to enjoy the majesty of the river country and experience the thrill of a wet and wild ride…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… and the Silver Lake Hotel, which served both tourist interests and workers at the Iron Works. Even though the name of the company changed over the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"So, all of the tourists loved to stop there. All the tourists still stop in to Marden’s to see what there is in there."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Harbor Cottage, The Old Ell (“Mame’s House”), and the Big Barn

"… of Mount Desert Island in their artwork, the tourist industry on Mount Desert Island was born. As a result, the A.C."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… Bridge in 2000, to accommodate the increasing tourist traffic and relieve the congestion during shift changes at a healthy BIW, is both a positive…"