Theodore Roosevelt's home, Sagamore Hill, in Oyster Bay, NY. The image was taken at dusk during the Theodore Roosevelt Association annual meeting gathering on 10-29-2016. PWM |
The Narcissus Project Blog was created in April 2015 to reach out to a large number of folks through the power of social media to introduce them to Narcissus. The Narcissus is a luxury, high-speed, wooden electric interurban. The Narcissus was built in 1912 in Laconia, NH, and operated in Maine, between Portland and Lewiston, from 1914 into 1933. Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger on the Narcissus on August 18, 1914. The blog posts appeal to folks with an interest in Theodore Roosevelt's connection to Maine, to folks generally interested in regional/local history, as well as those folks within the greater railway family. Hopefully, these posts will endear many of the readers to help support the Narcissus financially, as it undergoes a complete restoration over the next few years at Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine.
This post shares some behind-the-scenes activities during 2016, that involve the volunteer project manager for the Narcissus, Phil Morse :) Responsibilities of a volunteer project manager may include; photography; people, artifacts, restoration progress, research materials, and places, outreach activities; organizing fundraising activities, communicating with donors, completing grant applications, research, hands-on restoration work, communications with the restoration shop staff, and volunteers, social media offerings, advertising and marketing the project, etc. As the PM for the Narcissus project, I may be expanding the role of what might be considered the more traditional responsibilities of a PM? I encourage readers' feedback. p.morse31@gmail.com or through the blog comments.
There are 12 of these large, ornate, arched leaded stained glass "eyebrows" windows. In addition, there are two smaller ones in the passenger compartment and twenty-six that belong in the clerestory. All were restored at Sundancer Stained Glass in Saco, ME, and needed a safe place to be stored and also have easy access to, as they would be needed in 2016. They are all stored at the project manager's home :) PWM |
As the project manager, I look to use artifacts in creating traveling exhibits that help promote the Narcissus project and educate communities on their local railway history.
Thornton Academy (Saco, Maine) Residential Life international students volunteer to staff the Narcissus project exhibit at the 112th annual reunion gathering of members of the John Libby Family Association in Sept. 2016. W. S. Libbey, the builder of the Portland-Lewiston Interurban, is a descendant of John Libby. The Narcissus is a "Libb(e)y family artifact. PWM |
Thornton Academy (Saco, Maine) Residential Life international students volunteer to staff the Narcissus project exhibit during Members' Day at Seashore Trolley Museum - Sept. 2016. PWM |
Outreach announcement on the door to the Gray Public Library in Gray, Maine, Oct. 2016. PWM |
Setting up one of the two Narcissus displays before the Gray Public Library presentation, Oct. 2016 PWM |
The second Narcissus project was exhibited at the Gray Public Library before the community presentation, in Oct. 2016. PWM |
Theodore Roosevelt loved Maine. He visited Maine several times throughout his life. First, when he was thirteen (Moosehead Lake Region - 1873), followed by three hunting trips to Island Falls (1878-1879), a trip to Mount Desert with his fiancee' in the summer of 1880, when President in the summer of 1902, for political campaigning in 1912, 1914 (passenger on the Narcissus), 1916 (passenger on one of the PLI interurbans), and early 1918, with his final visit in August 1918 to Dark Harbor on Islesboro, to grieve the death of his youngest son, Quentin.
The Narcissus project embraces Theodore Roosevelt and his connections to Maine. Promoting Theodore Roosevelt's connections to and love for Maine will enhance public awareness of the Narcissus at Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine.
So, as the Narcissus project manager, I attend various meetings that have a connection to Theodore Roosevelt in Maine. Two or three times a year, the Maine Woods Forever organization offers a public Roundtable forum to discuss the conservation of Maine's woodlands. Maine Woods Forever presents an annual Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award to youths or youth organizations who demonstrate a commitment to Maine's forests and woodlands.
I first met Bart DeWolf at the Maine Woods Forever Roundtable meeting held at Unity College in Unity, Maine. When Bart met me and learned of my interest in Theodore Roosevelt, Bart spoke to me of his interest in researching the trail that TR took during his 1879 trip to ascend Mount Katahdin. The trail most likely was through a portion of the land that was being considered for designation as a new National Monument.
The map that shows Baxter State Park and the lands then owned by Elliotsville Plantation, Inc., which would become Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in August 2016. |
Lucas St. Clair addresses the audience attending a public meeting at Unity College in Unity, Maine. Lucas' presentation was as a guest of Maine Woods Forever Roundtable in Sept. 2016. One winter, Lucas and his wife rented the Sewall House in Island Falls, Maine. The Sewall House is where Theodore Roosevelt lived during his three visits to Island Falls from 1878-1879. PWM |
I enjoy doing research. Generally, topics for research include Theodore Roosevelt and his connections to Maine, the Portland-Lewiston Interurban (PLI) and the communities it served, W. S. Libbey and PLI employees, Electric Railway service in Maine, the Narcissus after its PLI operating days, and the Vallee summer camp years, and products and materials associated with the restoration of the Narcissus. I'll occasionally look online for postcards or other ephemera that may help tell/enhance a particular story within a blog post.
The Gerald in Fairfield, ME back in the day. PWM postcard |
Two visits to the Gray Historical Society have uncovered a treasure trove of PLI artifacts and ephemera. This photo will be very helpful as we plan to build replacement fenders. #16, Clematis, is a sister Laconia (NH) built car to #14, Narcissus. Image courtesy Gray Historical Society |
This image from the Gray Historical Society shows several PLI artifacts, in particular, items from #10 Arbutus. Image courtesy of Gray Historical Society |
This is the full image of Theodore Roosevelt aboard the Narcissus in Gray, Maine, August 18, 1914. This was a great find! Image courtesy Gray Historical Society |
Among the PLI artifacts at the Gray Historical Society is this original destination sign from #10, Arbutus. It was a gift from Gertrude Libbey Anthony, daughter of W. S. Libbey, builder of the PLI. We will be able to measure the individual pieces that make up the complete unit and then reproduce two units for use on the Narcissus. PWM |
List of PLI items from the Arbutus, gifted to the Gray Historical Society by Gertrude Libbey Anthony. All will be very helpful in identifying details for the restoration work of Narcissus. PWM |
My first visit to the Androscoggin Historical Society in Auburn, ME, uncovered several newspaper clippings on the PLI and the Narcissus in particular. Also, a Libbey file with family members' photos. This image has W. S. Libbey with his son, W. S. Libbey, Jr. |
This image of W.S. Libbey, Jr. is also from the Libbey file at the Androscoggin Historical Society. W. S. Libbey, Jr. served in WWI and WWII. Two of his complete uniforms were gifted to the Androscoggin Historical Society. W. S. Libbey, Jr's great, great-granddaughter, Sophia Beck, visited the Narcissus in August 2015. |
The Seashore Trolley Museum Library has several of O. R. Cummings files held at the York County Community College Library in Wells, Maine. I paid the college library a visit to look through the original Portland-Lewiston Interurban Employees Scrapbook
Cover page of the PLI Employees Scrapbook STM Library - OR Cummings |
The PLI Employee Scrapbook includes information on the four annual reunions in Gray, ME (1938-1941) STM Library - OR Cummings |
A previously unknown photograph of Theodore Roosevelt with Maine politicians was sent to me from North Dakota Communications, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt with Maine politicians - ??????? (Resolved 2017) Left to Right: Bert (Albert) M. Fernald (Governor of Maine 1909-1911, Maine U.S. Senator 1916-1926), Frederick Hale (Maine U.S. Senator 1917-1941, Hale served as US Senate Chairman of the Naval Committee), Theodore Roosevelt, Charles B. Clarke (Mayor of Portland, ME 1918-1921), Carl E. Milliken (Governor of Maine 1916-1921. Many things are unknown concerning this image: What was the date that this photo was taken? What was the event that brought these gentlemen together to stage this photo? What was the location where this photo was taken? Any details that a reader may have to help answer these questions would be welcomed. Image courtesy of North Dakota Communications, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Dickinson, ND |
On Friday, September 16, 2016, I headed north to attend the Maine Woods Forever Roundtable meeting at Unity College (Unity, ME), to hear Lucas St. Clair address attendees and the general public on the journey of Elliotsville Plantation, Inc.'s gift of 87,500 acres of land holdings east of Baxter State Park, to the National Park Service to start what has become Maine's new Katahdin Woods and Water National Monument. Theodore Roosevelt hiked through this land in August 1879 as he made his way to climb Mount Katahdin.
I left a little early to first visit Good Will-Hinkley (Hinkley, ME) to explore their trail system to specifically take pictures of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial. The specific stone that has a bronze plaque was dedicated in September 1921. The stone is from TR's home, Sagamore Hill, in Oyster Bay, NY. Mrs. Roosevelt gave permission for the stone to be removed and used for this purpose.
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial along the trail at Good Will-Hinkley (Unity, ME) PWM |
Plaque of Theodore Roosevelt Memorial at Good Will-Hinkley (Unity, ME) PWM |
Later in October 2016, I traveled down to Oyster Bay, NY to attend the 97th annual meeting of the Theodore Roosevelt Association. I first wanted to visit the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial in Oyster Bay. There is a granite stone placed there from Maine and I wanted photos to see what else I might learn about it.
Entrance to the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial in Oyster Bay, NY PWM |
The memorial is a collection of stones from many places around the country and the world, that are associated with Theodore Roosevelt and his amazing life. PWM |
The granite stone from Maine PWM |
Entrance to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Oyster Bay, NY. PWM |
Tweed Roosevelt at the Saturday symposium welcomes the attendees to the 97th annual meeting of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). Tweed is one of TR's great-grandsons. PWM |
Theodore Roosevelt's beloved home, Sagamore Hill PWM |
TR's great hall at Sagamore Hill PWM |
One of the many, many bedrooms. PWM |
Ornate gifts to TR were omnipresent. PWM |
Staff sewing room. PWM |
Sunset from the porch at Sagamore Hill. PWM |
The tent for the TRA celebration with windmill and visitors in view. PWM |
TRA celebration tent with Sagamore Hill in the background right PWM |
Throughout the year, I collect/purchase items that I can then raffle, sell, and use in an auction, to raise money for the Narcissus Project. I often have the opportunity to meet authors at these TRA gatherings. They are very kind to work with me as I purchase their books and arrange for them to sign each. Here are some examples.
One of the symposium speakers was Bill Bleyer. Bill is the author of the 2016 publication, Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt's Summer White House. PWM |
Another symposium author presented was Geoffrey Cowan. His 2016 book, Let The People Rule. PWM |
On Sunday morning following the TRA annual meeting in Oyster Bay, NY, I drove to Tenafly, New Jersey to visit and take photos of the Theodore Roosevelt Monument there. The sculptor of the memorial, Tryqve Hammer, is the grandfather of Seashore Trolley Museum member, Karen Perry. Her grandfather attended the dedication ceremony on July 15, 1928. The monument received some renovation several years ago.
Display that describes the Theodore Roosevelt Monument in Tenafly, NJ PWM |
TR Monument in Tenafly, NY looking easterly. PWM |
TR Monument in Tenafly, NY looking westerly. PWM |
One of the many books purchased in 2016 that were used as a resource for research. PWM |
Another great resource book for research PWM |
I first met Michael Canfield at Sagamore Hill in 2014. He and I were in the same tour group. His November 2015 book was the basis for his presentation at the 2016 Narcissus benefit event weekend, Teddy Roosevelt Days, at Seashore Trolley Museum, August 5-7. PWM |
Seashore Trolley Museum is the host of the Narcissus Project benefit event weekend, Teddy Roosevelt Days. In 2016 it opened on Friday mid-afternoon with a special opening event that required purchasing tickets in advance. Saturday and Sunday activities and fundraising to benefit the Narcissus were open to the public. As the Narcissus project manager, this three-day event takes a lot of time, year-round, to plan. As a side note, all the financial resources to underwrite the costs of this event and other fundraising expenses are raised separately. No restoration funds are used.
The project manager (PM) is always looking for ways to "spread the word" about the project. Fundraising is always on the PM's mind. There are display areas along the public walkway in the Town House Restoration Shop. Visitors can see work being done on the Narcissus (seen on the left of the image below) and ask questions of the staff or volunteers. The PM's business cards are there for visitors to pick up. The cards have the Narcissus Blog address. Visitors can then learn more about the project from the blog posts. On January 1, 2017, the Narcissus project blog surpassed 50,000 total page views!!
Here Michael Canfield is addressing guests during his presentation on Friday night of the Teddy Roosevelt Days event to benefit the Narcissus in 2016. Image courtesy of Patricia Pierce Erikson |
Poster promoting the Narcissus benefit event |
Guests throughout the weekend were given the opportunity for a walking tour through the Narcissus. Image courtesy of Patricia Pierce Erikson |
The original mirror from Theodore Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch was one of the three original Theodore Roosevelt artifacts on display at the Presque Isle Historical Society during the weekend of the Teddy Roosevelt Days event. Adorned with buffalo horns, this mirror has the reflection of the three men who used the mirror nearly every day in the mid-1880s in the ranch house in what is now North Dakota. Left to Right: Theodore Roosevelt, Wilmot Dow, and William Sewall. The image of the three men is from February 1879 in the Island Falls, ME area. The image is from TRC .520.12.015 in the Houghton Library at Harvard University. The image happened to be on exhibit in such a position as to reflect perfectly the three men. PWM |
The Teddy Roosevelt Days benefit weekend had many items available through an auction or purchase. The proceeds would benefit the Narcissus project. PWM |
There is a series of wooden barreled pens available. The one in this image is white pine. Wood barrels include original Mahogany from the clerestory sash that could not be restored. Original Pine and Ash. And vintage poplar that was used to replace the original wood. PWM |
Daniel Vallee was very kind to give his permission to be interviewed. The short video of what life was like living in the Narcissus, as he was growing up, was a blog post in the summer of 2016. Patricia Pierce Erikson conducted the interview and edited and created the finished video. PWM |
Coffee from the Sagamore Hill Gift Shop :) PWM |
Massive coffee cup from the Sagamore Hill gift shop PWM |
The project manager (PM) is always looking for ways to "spread the word" about the project. Fundraising is always on the PM's mind. There are display areas along the public walkway in the Town House Restoration Shop. Visitors can see work being done on the Narcissus (seen on the left of the image below) and ask questions of the staff or volunteers. The PM's business cards are there for visitors to pick up. The cards have the Narcissus Blog address. Visitors can then learn more about the project from the blog posts. On January 1, 2017, the Narcissus project blog surpassed 50,000 total page views!!
The front page of the year-end Narcissus project summary PWM |
The back page of the year-end summary of the Narcissus project PWM |
Throughout the year, there are opportunities to complete and submit grant applications that, if funded, would certainly benefit the Narcissus project. Some applications were successful. Some were not this year, but perhaps the donor will consider funding the request next year if substantial progress is made with the work on the Narcissus? One must just keep asking :) The largest grant approved in 2016 was by the 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation. The Narcissus project will be the beneficiary of a matching grant challenge of $40,000 that started on March 1, 2016. Once an initial $40,000 of new donations is received, the foundation will send a donation of an additional $40,000 to match the initial $40,000! We are closing in on raising the initial $40,000. Please help by making a donation today :)
Cover of the 2016 application to the Maine Department of Transportation, requesting a combination of Federal and State funds for use in restoring the interior of the Narcissus. |
Interesting items that are related to the Narcissus in one way or
another are presented to me each year. 2016 was no different.
My research into Theodore Roosevelt and his connections to Maine continues. My personal nature is to ask why? I ask myself this seemingly all the time, about many things I may come in contact with. Perhaps something I read, something I observe, something I hear, piques my interest and I'm immediately asking myself, why this and why that? Sometimes it is just a passing fancy, sometimes it triggers a need within me for a more robust inquiry. TR and his connections to Maine have triggered my inquisitive nature, leading me to want to dig deeper and find out more about him and his travels throughout Maine.
In 2015, I visited TR's Bible Point and The Sewall House in Island Falls (ME), Dark Harbor on Islesboro (ME), Longfellow Square on Congress Street in Portland (ME) where the 4,060-mile-long Theodore Roosevelt International Highway begins, and Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, NY. I learned of the TR artifacts at the Presque Isle Historical Society. And conducted a lot of research that inspired me to dig a little deeper. Research in 2016 led me to start to "connect the dots" or "footprints" that TR has made throughout Maine. I would like to create a Theodore Roosevelt Maine Heritage Trail, perhaps a map that shares some deeper insights into his Maine travels.
My TR research started in 2010 but has been more focused in the past three or four years. Heather Cole is the curator of the Theodore Roosevelt Collection (TRC) at the Houghton Library at Harvard University. Heather has been very helpful, and patient with this novice researcher, during this timeframe. Thank you, Heather :) The TRC has supplied several images that have been utilized in exhibits promoting the Narcissus project and TR's relationship with Maine. TR's childhood and early adult-life diary entries have been valuable resources in the research.
An electronic copy of TR's diary page from August 1873. TR writes of his first experience in Maine as he visits the Moosehead Lake region. Courtesy of Houghton Library, Harvard University. |
The Kineo House - Moosehead Lake in 1873 when TR visited. PWM postcard |
The Exchange Hotel in Dexter, ME TR stayed here for two nights during his visit to Moosehead Lake in 1873. PWM postcard |
This blogger's crude map of Maine with TR destinations noted :) PWM |
J. Henry Vallee with the snow-covered Narcissus in the background in Sabattus, ME - winter 1968-69. Image courtesy Daniel Vallee |
Narcissus loaded, replacement camp on the right, and about to leave Sabattus, ME for Seashore Trolley Museum in October 1969. Image courtesy of Daniel Vallee |
Documenting the actual restoration is an important task and takes several folks throughout the year to take the time to capture moments for the Narcissus file.
Volunteer Lary Shaffer at his woodworking shop at his home setting up the "jig" to cut the "fingers" to join the replacement vintage poplar ends to the original exterior arches that hold the large stained glass "eyebrow" sash and windows. PWM |
Volunteer Jim Mackell works in his woodworking shop at his home attaching mahogany molding to newly restored original passenger windows for the Narcissus. PWM |
Even the project manager dirties his hands from time to time working on Narcissus components. PWM |
Moxie is "Distinctively Different" and is the official soft drink of the State of Maine :) PWM |
Test fitting the mahogany sash with leaded stained glass windows, in their freshly cleaned and sanded clerestory openings on the right side. PWM |
Helping with the Narcissus too. Student volunteers from Thornton Academy's (Saco, ME) The Residential Life program contributes valuable hours to many tasks at Seashore Trolley Museum during a school year. PWM |
The replacement roof rib has been steamed and is now held in place with a specific arch fit. This rib may stay in the clamped position for several weeks to retain the "memory" of the shape. PWM |
Volunteer Dick Avy admirers the craftsmanship of the original 40' copper flashing that came from the clerestory windows on the right side. PWM |
This plaque is displayed at the Seashore Trolley Museum. It is the original plaque that commemorates the opening of the subway and tunnel route to Cambridge, MA. The date of the commemoration is March 23, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt was visiting Portland, Maine on that date :) PWM |
What's coming in 2017? Major restoration work includes outer sill work. Also, a new fundraising opportunity :) Well-known New England artist, Wade Zahares, has been commissioned to create an original painting that will depict the Narcissus in a classic image with a colorful and whimsical flavor that only Wade's creative prowess could evoke.
Wade Zahares' studio. PWM |
Well, now you have a sense of what this particular project manager dabbles in throughout a year of working on the Narcissus project. I'd enjoy hearing from you. Express your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and words of encouragement, as we continue to move the project forward. p.morse31@gmail.com or through the blog comments option.
Narcissus project manager Phil Morse (left) with lead restoration technician, Donald Curry at the #1 end of the Narcissus. Image courtesy of Mark Forman |
We are still in need of funds for creating the interpretation programs that will tell this fascinating 100+-year-old story of the Narcissus. For information on donation options, scroll down this post and find the one that best fits your position. Fund 816 to help with the restoration and Fund 817 (PLI Education-Interpretation programs ) should be noted when making a donation.
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Click Here for the post that has the short virtual 3-D video of the digital model of the Narcissus, with components added to the file from earlier this year (the gold leaf file had not been added yet).
Restoration work continues on the Narcissus. The Narcissus is more than 110 years old now and has so many incredible stories to share. The restoration of this majestic icon of Maine's electric railway history is but one of those incredible stories.
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.
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
Seashore Trolley Museum Promo Video
The paperback edition of Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride can be purchased online through the Seashore Trolley Museum's store website. Books purchased through the Museum's website directly benefit the Museum and the Narcissus project.
Click Here to go to the Museum Store web page to order online
Click Here to go to the Amazon page to order the ebook or audiobook online
Paperback books are available at these local bookstores in Maine:
Center for Maine Crafts, West Gardiner Service Plaza
The Book Review, Falmouth
The Bookworm, Gorham
Letterpress Books, Portland
Maine Historical Society Store, Portland
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Portland
Morph Gallery & Emporium, Kennebunk
New Gloucester Historical Society, New Gloucester
Nonesuch Books and More, South Portland
Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops, All Locations
Thompson's Orchard, New Gloucester
Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride
by Jean M. Flahive
Illustrations by Amy J. Gagnon
Listen to a 2-minute, 30-second, Retail Audio Sample of the Audiobook
Millie Thayer is a headstrong farmer's daughter who chases her dreams in a way you would expect a little girl nicknamed "Spitfire" would run full tilt and with her eyes on the stars. Dreaming of leaving the farm life, working in the city, and fighting for women's right to vote, Millie imagines flying away on a magic carpet. One day, that flying carpet shows up in the form of an electric trolley that cuts across her farm. A fortune-teller predicts that Millie's path will cross that of someone famous. Suddenly, she finds herself caught up in events that shake the nation, Maine, and her family. Despairing that her dreams may be shattered, Millie learns, in an unexpected way, that dreams can be shared.
A resource for teachers
Companion curriculum State-standard-based units,
vocabulary, and reading activities for use in grades 3-8
are available online as downloadable resources through
Seashore Trolley Museum's website
www.trolleymuseum.org/elegantride/
Maine Historical Society has created eight companion lesson units in Social Studies and ELA that were inspired by Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride - These State-standard-based lesson plans for use in grades 6, 7, and 8 are easily adapted for use in grades 3-5. Vocabulary and Reading activities for grades 3-8 along with the eight lesson plan units are available free and may be downloaded through Seashore Trolley Museum's website www.trolleymuseum.org/elegantride/
Go to the Teacher Resource Page in the pull-down for more details.
A 60-second intro to Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride by author, Jean Flahive
Click Here to watch the video on YouTube
Here is an example of how donations to the Narcissus Project now will help with the interpretation portion of the project. The interpretation programming will include exhibits, displays, and education programming. In 2019, through generous donations to the Narcissus Project, we were able to conserve, replicate, and have high resolutions digital image files made of the original, 1910, 28.5-foot long, surveyor map of the elevation and grade of the 30-mile private right-of-way of the Portland, Gray, and Lewiston Railroad (Portland-Lewiston Interurban) Click Here
Thank You!
the crowd gathered in Gray, Maine on August 18, 1914.
Image courtesy of Gray Historical Society
circa 1940. Photo by John Coughlin in the Kevin Farrell
Collection at Seashore Trolley Museum
L. Henri Vallee (right) and family members in the
Narcissus, when it was Vallee's summer camp in
Sabattus, Maine circa 1958. Photo courtesy Daniel Vallee
Inside the Donald G. Curry Town House Restoration Shop, the Narcissus is in the midst of major work as we strive to complete its restoration. We are now planning the interpretation portion of the Narcissus Project. Donations to the Narcissus Project may be used in the future to help tell the incredible 100-plus-year-old story of the Narcissus. Your donation to the Narcissus is helping to make the dream of the project's success, a reality.
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Please Help the Narcissus.
Donation Options to Help the Narcissus Project:
The New England Electric Railway Historical Society
is the 501c3 organization that owns and operates the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, ME, and the National Streetcar
Museum in Lowell (MA).
The New England Electric Railway Historical Society registered with the IRS (EIN# 01-0244457) and was incorporated in Maine in 1941.
Check or Money Order ***** should be made payable to:
New England Electric Railway Historical Society
In the memo: for a donation to the Interpretation programming
please write: PLI Education Fund 817
For a donation to help with the restoration write: Narcissus Fund 816
Mail to: Seashore Trolley Museum
P. O. Box A
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Credit Card ***** donations can be one-time donations or you
may choose to have a specific amount charged to your card
automatically each month. Please contact the Museum bookkeeper, via email at finance@trolleymuseum.org or by phone, at 207-967-2800 ext. 3.
Online Donations - may be made by using a Credit Card:
Click Here to make an online donation through the Museum's website - When at the Donation page: Fill in donor info, etc., when at "To which fund are you donating? Scroll down to "Other" and type in 816 Narcissus, then continue filling in the required information.
Click Here for PayPal - to make an online donation: you can use email: finance@trolleymuseum.org and in the message box write:
For "Narcissus Fund 816" - if supporting the restoration
For "PLI Education Fund 817" - if supporting Interpretation programs
Donation of Securities ***** We also accept donations of
securities. You can contact the Museum bookkeeper, via email at finance@trolleymuseum.org or by phone, at 207-967-2800 ext. 3,
for brokerage account information for accepting donated securities.
BONUS ***** If you work for a company/corporation that will
"match" an employee's donation to an approved 501c3 non-profit
educational organization, please be sure to complete the necessary paperwork with your employer so that your donation is matched :)
Questions? ***** Please contact Narcissus project sponsor:
Phil Morse, narcissus@gmail.org or call 207-985-9723 - cell.
Thank You :)
Thank You for our Current Funding Partners
* 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation - 2020/2018 - Major Gift, 2017/2014 Matching Grants
* Renaissance Charitable Foundation (LPCT) by Fiduciary Trust Charitable Giving Fund
* Renaissance Charitable Foundation (LPCT) by Fiduciary Trust Charitable Giving Fund
* Mass Bay RRE - 2018 Railroad Preservation Grant
* Thornton Academy (Saco, ME) - Staff & Alumni - Matching Grant Challenge 2014
* New England Electric Railway Historical Society (Kennebunkport, ME) - Member Donations
* Amherst Railway Society - 2015 Heritage Grant
* National Railway Historical Society - 2016 & 2015 Heritage Preservation Grants
* Enterprise Holding Foundation - 2015 Community Grant
* Theodore Roosevelt Association - Member Donations
* John Libby Family Association and Member Donations
* The Conley Family - In Memory of Scott Libbey 2018/2017/2016/2015
* The W. S. Libbey Family - Awalt, Conley, Graf, Holman, Libbey, McAvoy, McLaughlin, Meldrum, O'Halloran, Salto, - 2018/2017
* The Hughes Family 2017/2016/2010
* New Gloucester Historical Society and Member Donations
* Gray Historical Society and Member Donations
* Gray Public Library Association - Pat Barter Speaker Series
* Scarborough Historical Society - PRR/PLI
* LogMein - Matching Employee Donation
* IBM - Matching Employee/Retiree Donations
* Fidelity Charitable Grant - Matching Employee Donations
* Richard E. Erwin Grant - 2017/2016
The Narcissus, with interior back-lit, stained glass windows is majestic.
Make a donation today to help restore the interior of this Maine gem.
Help Theodore Roosevelt's Maine Ride get back on track! Once restored,
you will be able to ride in luxury on this National Register Treasure at
Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine.
PWM photo
Please Consider Making a Donation to the project of the National Register of Historic Places member, Narcissus. We are currently raising funds to advance the restoration and to tell the incredible story of this Maine gem.
Various News stories during the summer of 2015 about the
Narcissus and its connection to Theodore Roosevelt. TR
was a passenger on the Narcissus on August 18, 1914.
Photo by Patricia Pierce Erikson
The Narcissus - July 31, 2015. Make a donation today.
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