Contributed by Westport Island History Committee
Description
Lawrence Trower Colby (1898-1976) in his 1914 vintage Ford Model T touring car, believed to be fitted with accessory crowned fenders. The lanterns adjacent to the windshield are kerosene lanterns.
From time to time, Lawrence drove to Massachusetts to pick up summer residents headed for a stay at their summer homes on Westport, two of whom may be pictured here.
About This Item
- Title: Lawrence Colby ferrying visitors, Westport Island, ca. 1918
- Creation Date: circa 1918
- Subject Date: circa 1918
- Location: Westport Island, Lincoln County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 6 cm x 9 cm
- Local Code: ColbyGreenleaf.Photo.40.circa1918
- Collection: Colby Greenleaf Collection
- Object Type: Image
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- Bath Iron Works
- Families--Maine--Westport Island
- Ford Model T automobile
- Teachers--Maine--Westport Island
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For more information about this item, contact:
Westport Island History Committee6 Fowles Point Road, Westport Island, ME 04578
(207) 882-8477
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