Keywords: Racetracks
Item 103175
Scoreboard at a fair racetrack, New Gloucester, ca. 1925
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1925 Location: New Gloucester Media: Glass Negative
Item 70067
Kite Race Track, Old Orchard Beach, ca. 1938
Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1938 Location: Old Orchard Beach Media: Linen texture postcard
Item 109139
Scarborough Downs clubhouse, Scarborough, 1950
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1950 Location: Scarborough Client: Scarborough Downs Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell
Exhibit
Land Claims, Economic Opportunities?
The landmark 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act provided $81.6 million to Maine Indians for economic development, land purchase and other purposes. The money and increased land holdings, however, have not solved economic and employment issues for Maine Indians.
Exhibit
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.
Site Page
Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 4 of 4
"It is the only NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack in Maine.(3) McCann Fire Truck Manufacturing Shop, ca."
Site Page
Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun
"… brought Nelson, a world-class stallion, to the racetrack. During this time, Nelson raced one mile on the half-mile track in 2:15.5, a world record…"
Story
Catching live bait with Grandfather
by Randy Randall
We never bought live bait for fishing. Grandfather caught all the minnows and shiners we needed.
Story
John Coyne from Waterville Enlists as a Railroad Man in WWI
by Mary D. Coyne
Description of conditions railroad men endured and family background on John Coyne.
