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Description
A special train went from various stations around Maine to Fryeburg on August 31, 1932, for viewing of an eclipse. Fryeburg was thought to be the best place to see the eclipse, where there would be the least chance of cloudy skies.
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About This Item
- Title: Eclipse train trip flyer, 1932
- Creation Date: 1932
- Subject Date: 1932-08-31
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Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Fryeburg, Oxford County, ME
- Bartlett, NH
- North Conway, NH
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 1873, Box 1/10
- Collection: Maine Central Railroad Company excursion broadsides
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Maine Central Railroad--Timetables
- Railroad travel--Maine
- Railroad travel--New Hampshire
- Sightseers--Maine
- Sightseers--New Hampshire
- Solar eclipses--1932
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