President Taft arrives in Biddeford Pool, July 28, 1910
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The president of the United States, William Howard Taft (in dark coat and white yachting cap), can be seen stepping across the landing, after leaving the launch from the presidential yacht Mayflower.
The white Mayflower can be seen offshore, to the right of Stage Island. Notice the clothing trends of the time (especially the woman in the white dress).
Other Information
- Title: President Taft arrives in Biddeford Pool, July 28, 1910
- Creator: Gay, Robert H.
- Creation Date: 1910-07-28
- Subject Date: 1910-07-28
- Local Name: Biddeford Pool
- Town: Biddeford
- County: York
- State: ME
- Media: Black and White Photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 12.5 x 17.5
- Local Code: mca93
- Object Type: Image
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McArthur Public Library
PO Box 346, Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 284-4181
http://www.mcarthurpubliclibrary.org/
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LC Subject Headings
Presidents
Arrivals & departures--Maine--Biddeford
Mayflower (Yachts)
Piers & wharves--Maine--Biddeford
United States. President (1909-1913 : Taft)
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930--Travel
People
Other Keywords
President Taft
Stage Island
arrivals
ceremony
dock
gatherings
yacht
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