Award-winning Maine author Jean Flahive will be one of the
guest presenters during the Lewiston-Auburn Senior College
Zoom at 4 pm EST on Wednesday, February 17.
Pre-registration via email is required by noon on February 16.
Register via email to laseniorcollege@gmail.com, and
the Zoom link will be emailed to you.
Pre-registration for the Zoom presentation is required by noon on Tuesday, February 16.
Register via email to laseniorcollege@gmail.com, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you.
Phil Morse will join Jean as a presenter. Phil is a thirty-year member at Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine is the volunteer project sponsor overseeing the restoration of the National Register of Historic Places member, 1912, Portland-Lewiston Interurban coach No. 14, Narcissus.
Phil will provide a slide presentation on the history of the renowned Portland-Lewiston Interurban (1910-1933) and on the current restoration of the only surviving coach from the high-speed electric interurban system.
The Narcissus IS the "Elegant Ride" featured in Jean Flahive's award-winning young adult historical fiction novel, Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride.
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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 first 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!
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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 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
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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