Maine Memory Network

Island Park, Cobbosseecontee Lake, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Augusta; Manchester Media: Postcard

Lake Grove, Auburn, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1900 Location: Auburn; Auburn Media: Postcard

Maine Audubon Society Visitors' Center elevations, Falmouth, 1994-1995

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1994–1995 Location: Falmouth Client: Maine Audubon Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Van Dam & Renner/Carol A. Wilson Architects

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.

Baxter State Park

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Acadia National Park

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