Fryeburg Ski transportation, 1936

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Fryeburg Ski transportation, 1936

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In 1936, Jockey Cap mountain in Fryeburg was the site of one of the first ski rope tows in Maine. A train made special excursions from Portland to Fryeburg with skiers. This sled transported the train passengers from the station to the base of Jockey Cap.

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About This Item

  • Title: Fryeburg Ski transportation, 1936
  • Creator: Portland Press Herald
  • Creation Date: 1936
  • Subject Date: 1936
  • Location: Fryeburg, Oxford County, ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Dimensions: 10.2 cm x 12.7 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.20149
  • Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
  • Object Type: Image

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