On August 18, 1914, Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the U.S., addressed a gathering at Gray, Maine, from the high-speed luxury interurban, Narcissus, while campaigning for the Progressive Party candidates.
The Narcissus was built in 1912 and from 1914 until 1933, operated on "New England's Finest and Fastest Electric Railroad", the Portland-Lewiston Interurban.
Daniel Vallee's father, J. Henry Vallee, purchased the 46-foot "body" of the elegant Narcissus, with its forty ornate leaded stained glass windows and mahogany interior, for use as the family summer camp.
The Narcissus is currently being restored at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Daniel Vallee will be one of the special guest speakers on Friday, August 5, 2016, at the opening reception at this year's Teddy Roosevelt Days event to benefit the Narcissus project. See below for the schedule of activities for the weekend event and ways you can help the project.
Teddy Roosevelt Days August 5-7, 2016
A Fundraising Event to benefit the 1912 Portland-Lewiston Interurban - Narcissus
To read more on Theodore Roosevelt's connection to the Narcissus - Click Here
Follow the activities of the Narcissus project and the restoration of this
National Register of Historic Places gem, Narcissus, at www.narcissus1912.blogspot.com
The Mount Katahdin Expedition
Friday, August 5th, 2016 - 3pm-8pm
Tickets to the Expedition are $30 and may be purchased online here
3 pm Guest arrival, check-in, silent auction preview
4 pm Vintage Trolley Ride to Riverside Barn and walk to Town House Shop for Tour of
Narcissus (currently under renovation) with Project Sponsor Phil Morse
5:30 pm Reception at Exhibit Gallery, Visitor's Center with light refreshments (provided by the
amazing Jen Burrows at Winks Kennebunkport, beer & wine and silent auction bidding, ongoing
6 pm
* Presentation by Mr. Dan Vallee "Living in the Narcissus"
* Exhibit of Theodore Roosevelt artifacts-Kimberly Smith, Presque Isle Historical Society
* Lecture & book signing by Michael Canfield - Harvard University and the Theodore Roosevelt Association - "Theodore Roosevelt in the Field." Mr. Canfield is the editor of
Field Notes on Science and Nature, Dean of Eliot House, and a lecturer on organismic and evolutionary biology, both of Harvard University. He lives in Cambridge, MA
7:45 pm Raffle, Silent Auction closes
8 pm Vintage Car exclusive ride along Seashore Trolley Museum's Heritage Main Line
Tickets for the Mount Katahdin Expedition are $30 and may be purchased online here
Seating is limited, so reserve your tickets for Friday, Today!
FMI contact p.morse31@gmail.com
Saturday, August 6th, 2016 - 10 am - 5 pm
Regular Admission Tickets to attend the Event
* Exhibit of Theodore Roosevelt artifacts by Presque Isle Historical Society
* Vintage Trolley Ride to Riverside Barn and walk to Town House Shop for Tour of Narcissus (currently under renovation) with Project Sponsor Phil Morse
* Raffle and Sale of Special Items - All Proceeds Benefit the Narcissus Project
Sunday, August 6th, 2016 - 10 am - 5 pm
Regular Admission Tickets to attend the Event
* Exhibit of Theodore Roosevelt artifacts by Presque Isle Historical Society
* Vintage Trolley Ride to Riverside Barn and walk to Town House Shop for Tour of Narcissus (currently under renovation) with Project Manager Phil Morse
* Raffle and Sale of Special Items - All Proceeds Benefit the Narcissus Project
Two recent photos taken of the restoration work show the clerestory windows temporarily in place for a "test fitting" - what a beauty :)
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| The right side of the Narcissus, facing towards the number one end. June 24, 2016. PWM image |
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| The right side of the Narcissus, facing towards the number two end. June 24, 2016. PWM image ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We continue the restoration work on the 1912, Narcissus, the only surviving high-speed, luxury interurban coach of the Portland-Lewiston Interurban. Click Here: Narcissus Restoration-Related Posts 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! Click Here: Donation Options 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. Click Here: History-Related Posts - Narcissus and Portland-Lewiston Interurban 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. Click Here: Bookstores and Businesses promoting the Narcissus Project  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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