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Description
This beautiful, 48-room hotel was built in the 19th century at Biddeford Pool by the Evans Family. Later it became the Ocean View Motel and then in 1948 was purchased by the Congregation of the Presentation of Mary to become the Marie Joseph Academy. In 1978 it became the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center by the Congregation to offer retreats in the area.
About This Item
- Title: Hotel Evans, Biddeford Pool, ca. 1897
- Creator: Goshen Studio, 95 Main Street, Biddeford
- Creation Date: circa 1897
- Subject Date: circa 1897
- Location: Biddeford Pool, Biddeford, York County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 10.5 cm x 17.2 cm
- Local Code: 1528
- Collection: General Image Collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Hotels--Maine--Biddeford
- Spiritual retreat centers--Maine--Biddeford
- Religious education--Maine--Biddeford
- Buildings--Maine--Biddeford
- Catholic schools--Maine--Biddeford
- Catholic Church--Education
Other Keywords
- Congregation of the Presentation of Mary, Biddeford Pool
- Evans Hotel, later the Ocean View Motel
- Marie Joseph Academy, Biddeford Pool, 1948
- Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford Pool, 1978
- Vacation Hotel in 1897 in Biddeford Pool
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