The interior of 1906 No. 38 from Manchester, NH.
38, like the Narcissus, was built by the Laconia Car Company.
There are parts in 38 that are the same as some
missing parts in the Narcissus. These 38 parts can be used to
make parts for the Narcissus. Check out the video below
to learn about the Narcissus restoration.
Click Here for Lesson Plans for Grades 3-8
Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the
Elegant Ride
Cover illustration by Amy J. Gagnon
Jean M. Flahive is the author.
Click Here to go to the Museum Store web page to order online
Paperback books are available at these local bookstores:
Androscoggin Historical Society, Lewiston
Cumberland Historical Society, Cumberland
Eliot Historical Society, Eliot
Gray Historical Society, Gray
Kennebec Historical Society, Augusta
Letterpress Books, Portland
Maine Historical Society Store, Portland
Morph Gallery & Emporium, Kennebunk
New Gloucester Historical Society, New Gloucester
Print: A Bookstore, Portland
Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Welshpool, NB, Canada
Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops, All Locations
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Medora, ND
Thompson's Orchard, New Gloucester
Winthrop, Maine Historical Society, Winthrop
Below is the ebook release video tour of the "Elegant Ride," Narcissus, by Phil Morse
A few months after the book was released, Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride earned three national book awards, including a silver ebook award! Gold Winner - 2020 Eric Hoffer Book Award, Silver Winner - eLit Award, Bronze Winner - 2020 Moonbeam Children's Book Award.
Below is the YouTube video mentioned above. The recording was done on November 18, 2019.
With donor commitments at the time, the restoration of the Narcissus was expected to be completed in 24 months. Sadly, COVID stepped in during March 2020. That changed donors' financial commitment. Restoration of the Narcissus is moving forward at a much slower pace. Significant financial support is needed to complete the restoration work. Please consider donating to the Narcissus.
Click Here: Donation Options for the Narcissus
The YouTube video below announces the release of the ebook: Teddy Roosevelt, Milli, and the Elegant Ride by Jean Flahive. And a walking tour takes place of the Narcissus in the Restoration Shop at STM.
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Click Here: For the list of links to Theodore Roosevelt Maine Heritage Trail Posts in Easy Order to View
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
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 donating 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 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
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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