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Bar Harbor and Bar Island, ca. 1930

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Twentieth-Century Community Life

"… was called "amusements of a wholesome nature." Gambling, strong drink and profanity were prohibited."

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Business as Usual

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Business as Usual

"… to hire only family men, who led a life free of gambling and drinking. X Bangor House Joseph F."

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Building of Arts, Bar Harbor, ca. 1930

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Of The Arts Era

"This Casino was not intended for gambling but rather as a venue for theater, sporting events, dances, concerts, town meetings, graduations, and other…"