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 the 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.
After 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 brother. Elliott is also the father of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Guests enjoyed the life-size decals of a young Theodore Roosevelt
on the far right. Wilmot Dow in the center. Bill Sewall on the left.
In front - L- Phil Morse R- Tom Dow (family related to Wilmot Dow)
Images courtesy of the Theodore Roosevelt
Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University.
Second speaker, National Park Service Ranger Josh Reyes from
National Historic Site, Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, NY.
Sagamore Hill was Theodore Roosevelt's beloved home and served
as the summer White House during 1901-1909.
A special guest on Friday night was Laurence Pels. Laurence
is the executive director of the Theodore Roosevelt Association in
Oyster Bay, Long Island, 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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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 first captivate, fascinate, then generate 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 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
Gold Book Award Winner plaque for
Middle Reader category for The Eric
Hoffer Book Award. Congratulations to
award-winning Maine author,
Jean M. Flahive
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