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Keywords: Poland Spring
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Item 5479
Title: Winter harness racing, Poland Spring, ca. 1900s
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1900
Location: Poland Spring
Media: Black and white photograph
Item 6730
Title: Shakers at winter sale, Poland Spring Resort
Contributed by: United Society of Shakers
Date: circa 1920
Location: Poland
Media: Black and white photo print
Item 25513
Title: Aerial view, Poland Spring resort, ca. 1930
Contributed by: Poland Spring Preservation Society
Date: circa 1930
Location: Poland Spring
Media: Photograph
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Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion
During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.
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The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.
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In Time and Eternity: Shakers in the Industrial Age
"In Time and Eternity: Maine Shakers in the Industrial Age 1872-1918" is a series of images that depict in detail the Shakers in Maine during a little explored time period of expansion and change.
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Poland Spring Preservation Society
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