The photo was taken from inside the number 2 end of the Narcissus.
The restored ornate leaded stained glass looks
wonderful. PWM
The 1912 Portland-Lewiston Interurban No. 14, Narcissus at Seashore Trolley Museum looked stunning on Friday evening with a handful of its leaded stained glass windows backlit. With passenger windows in place, along with some vertical sheathing painted Pullman Green, the Narcissus gave its guests something to behold. Weekend visitors could then share their thoughts of exuberance for what's in store for the future as restoration efforts continue. Donations are still needed to keep the project moving forward. Contact Phil Morse at 207-985-9723 - p.morse31@gmail.com for more information on how you can help.
The Teddy Roosevelt Days event at Seashore Trolley Museum from 7/31 through 8/2 2015 to benefit the National Register of Historic Places member, Narcissus, kicked off with an incredible lineup on Friday. All images, unless noted otherwise, are courtesy of Patricia Pierce Erikson.
Guests en route to their Narcissus tour enjoy their ride on the beautifully
restored 1906 Connecticut Co. No 1160.
Below left - Guests look at the Narcissus and listen to the Town House Restoration Shop foreman, Randy Leclair (right) explain steps in the restoration of the Narcissus.
getting up close and personal with the interurban.
Following the tour of the Narcissus, there was a meet and greet reception
in the Exhibit Gallery at the Visitor Center. Jenn Burrows from Winks.
Winks catered to the delicious and beautifully presented food offerings.
Author Chip Bishop provided an engaging presentation on his most recent
publication, "Quentin & Flora: A Roosevelt and a Vanderbilt in Love
during the Great War." He also spoke of his research for his upcoming
biography on Elliott Roosevelt, Theodore's younger brother. Elliott is
also the father of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Guests enjoyed the nearly life-size decals of a young Theodore Roosevelt.
images courtesy of the Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Houghton Library,
Harvard University.
The second speaker was National Park Service ranger, Josh Reyes, from the
National Historic Site, Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, NY.
Sagamore was Theodore Roosevelt's beloved home and also served
as his summer White House during the 26th President's term in office, 1901-1909.
A special guest on Friday night was Laurence Pels.
Laurence is the executive director of the
Oyster Bay, NY.
The Guests were treated to a mainline ride on the 1906 Montreal
Observation open car No. 2
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We continue the restoration work on the 1912, Narcissus, the only surviving high-speed, luxury interurban coach of the Portland-Lewiston Interurban.
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Being more than a century old, the stately, "Elegant Ride," Narcissus, is a gem. This shimmering precious stone of Maine transportation history is brilliantly resplendent as it emanates so many elements of history, including; time, places, people, and events, that it was coupled to, that when just a smattering of its seemingly innumerable stories are shared, the contents captivates, fascinates, then generates, interest to learn more 🙋. The majestic Narcissus is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Please consider joining the epic journey to complete the Narcissus Project by making a donation today!
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The restoration of this majestic icon of Maine's electric railway history is but one in a series of captivating stories containing an abundance of incredible coalition of narratives.
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The Narcissus is featured in the national Gold Award-winning novel, Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride. The "Elegant Ride" is the Narcissus. Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger on the Narcissus on August 18, 1914, between Lewiston and Portland, Maine, while campaigning for the Progressive Party candidates.
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Independent book publisher, Phil Morse, holding
the Gold Book Award Winner plaque for
the Middle Reader category for The Eric
Hoffer Book Award. Congratulations to
award-winning Maine author,
Jean M. Flahive
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