Maine Memory Network

Watts Block and Trolley Waiting Station, Thomaston, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

Semi-convertible trolley car, Portland, 1935

Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: 1935 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

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.

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"Like the railroads, trolley lines connected with one another, allowing passengers to travel greater distances."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"The arrival of the train, and later the trolley, allowed residents greater flexibility of travel, opened up greater trade opportunities, and made it…"