Maine Memory Network

St. Ann's Episcopal Church, Kennebunkport, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Brick Store Museum Date: circa 1900 Location: Kennebunkport Media: Glass Negative

Marlands Cottages, Cape Porpoise, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1950 Location: Kennebunkport Media: Postcard

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The Trolley Parks of Maine

At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.

History in Motion: The Era of the Electric Railways

Street railways, whether horse-drawn or electric, required the building of trestles and tracks. The new form of transportation aided industry, workers, vacationers, and other travelers.

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley R.R., Presque Isle, ca. 1939

"1939 Contributed by Seashore Trolley Museum Description Opening day in 1910 of the Aroostook Valley R.R. in Presque Isle."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"… you are ever in Kennebunkport, Maine, stop by the Seashore Trolley Museum. Trolley Car Nos. 70 and 71 as well as engine #52 from the Aroostook…"