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Description
Ogunquit Beach, a three-mile white sand beach stretching from Ogunquit River and the ocean, has played a key role in the growth of tourism and popularity of Ogunquit, especially during the summer months. The Ogunquit Beach District was created in 1923 when residents were concerned about loss of public access to the beach and petitioned the legislature to give the right of eminent domain to acquire the beach property for $45,000. A wooden bridge provided access to the beach, which has remained open as a public park.
The Perkins Cove Bathing Pavilion at Ogunquit Beach, pictured in this postcard, was owned by Walker Perkins. It was destroyed by fire on March 7, 1941 and replaced by the Norseman Motor Inn.
The caption reads, "Ogunquit Beach and pavilion, Ogunquit, Maine."
The Tichnor Brothers printing company published this type of postcard circa 1938.
About This Item
- Title: Ogunquit Beach and pavilion, ca. 1938
- Creator: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
- Creation Date: circa 1938
- Subject Date: circa 1938
- Location: Ogunquit, York County, ME
- Media: Linen texture postcard
- Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
- Collection: The Tichnor Brothers Collection
- Object Type: Text and Image
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