Contributed by Pejepscot History Center
Description
Entrance to Merrymeeting Park, Brunswick, circa 1898. The park, opened in 1898 by the trolley company, offered a variety of entertainment including a zoo, theatrical shows, and a casino. It was located at the end of the trolley tracks on Merrymeeting Bay. It closed in 1906.
About This Item
- Title: Merrymeeting Park, Brunswick, ca. 1898
- Creation Date: circa 1898
- Subject Date: circa 1898
- Location: Merrymeeting Park, Brunswick, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photograph, Print
- Dimensions: 10 cm x 13 cm
- Local Code: 1989.100.1
- Collection: Photo Archives
- Object Type: Image
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Other Keywords
- animals
- casino
- entertainment
- leisure
- Merrymeeting Bay
- Merrymeeting Park
- park
- picnic
- recreation
- theater
- trollyParks
- zoo
For more information about this item, contact:
Pejepscot History Center159 Park Row, Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 729-6606
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