Tuesday, November 28, 2017

"Waiting For the Narcissus" - Morrison Hill Station - New Artwork from Wade Zahares

"Waiting For the Narcissus"A new original work of
art by Maine artist Wade Zahares is now available
as a 4"x 6" greeting card. A box of ten cards with
envelopes. See below for ordering options.

"Waiting For the Narcissus"

The 1915 West Cumberland, ME,
Morrison Hill Station, of the
now resides at Seashore Trolley Museum
inquietude and awaits the return
of its PLI partner, Narcissus.

The beautifully appointed, high-speed PLI
interurban coach, No. 14, Narcissus, is
currently undergoing restoration in the
Donald G. Curry Town House Restoration Shop.

Artwork by Wade Zahares, Lyman, ME

Morrison Hill Station and the Narcissus are both at
Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport, ME

     In the image below, 1915 Morrison Hill Station was located in West Cumberland, ME along the Portland-Lewiston Interurban. In the photo above, the waiting station greets Seashore Trolley Museum visitors disembarking from 1905 Connecticut Company open car No. 303.

 Morrison Hill Station is waiting for the day that 1912
Portland-Lewiston Interurban No, 14, Narcissus makes stops
at the station as it did so often over many years in
West Cumberland. Notice the tiger lilies next to the station.
These are the same tiger lilies featured in Wade Zahares'
artwork. PWM photo

Morrison Hill Station has been at this location for about
twenty-five years. The station and platform area received
much-needed repairs in 2017. The station will have a
Portland-Lewiston Interurban exhibit in 2018.
Late October 2017. PWM photo

Planning for end-of-year gifts?

Consider a colorful print of your fav, Narcissus?
Don't procrastinate. Many prints are in limited quantities and will sell out quickly.
First-Come-First-Serve. Don't miss out on your first choice!

Free Shipping on all orders placed with me before December 14, 2017

A signed print by Maine artist, Wade Zahares' fabulous artwork, "Fast Friends", featuring the Narcissus and a box of ten greeting cards - a perfect choice. 

Signed prints and boxes of ten greeting cards are now available to purchase. 100% of the proceeds from these sales will benefit the Narcissus project.

A print of "Fast Friends" by Maine artist, Wade Zahares. PWM

Signed Limited Edition Prints:
20" x 30" - numbered through 200 - $400 (free shipping/rolled up in a tube)
13" x 20" - numbered through 800 - $185 (free shipping/rolled up in a tube)

Signed Prints:
10" x 15" - not numbered - $125 (free shipping/rolled up in a tube)

Free Shipping on all orders placed with me before December 14, 2017

To order prints to be mailed - email p.morse31@gmail.com


Greeting card of "Fast Friends" by Maine artist, Wade Zahares.

Greeting Cards:
Box of Ten (10) "Fast Friends" w/envelopes - 4"x 6"- blank inside - $20
(Free shipping via USPS)
Box of Ten (10) "Waiting For the Narcissus" w/envelopes - 4"x 6"- blank inside - $20
(Free shipping via USPS)
A Box of Ten Cards may be mixed with Five Cards of each for the same price - Make note of your request in your order.


Free Shipping on all orders placed with me before December 14, 2017

To order Greeting Cards - email p.morse31@gmail.com

All proceeds from the sale of these items will be added to the Narcissus fund 816-A, to help with the costs associated with restoring the interior of the Narcissus.


In addition, there are TR-related books for sale that are all signed by the respective author. Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger on the Narcissus on August 18, 1914, on a trip from Lewiston to Portland.

Free Shipping on all orders placed with me before December 14, 2017


To order any of these signed Books - email p.morse31@gmail.com

Paperback Signed  $15 - 8 Left

Paperback signed  - $17 - 4 Left
     
Paperback Signed  - $21 - 11 Left

Hardcover Signed First Edition $35 - 7 Left

Hardcover Signed First Edition $28 - 5 Left
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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. 

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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