H. Lincoln Harrison with Connecticut Company No. 1391
at Seashore Trolley Museum on the front cover of the August
20, 1961 issues of the Worcester Sunday Telegram. "Linc"
was one of the very early members of the Museum.
Notice his member # on his motorman hat, No. 45.
Today, August 19, 2023, is Members Day at Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine.
This Worcester Sunday Telegram article is among the Dwight Winkley Collection that was recently donated to Seashore Trolley Museum's Library. During today's Members Day, Dwight will be among several members who passed away this year and will be fondly remembered for the many, many years of dedication to the Museum during their lifetime.
The Founder of Seashore Trolley Museum, Theodore Francis Santarelli de Brasch is featured in the article and he speaks of the many dedicated volunteers who worked together in the twenty-plus years, on every aspect of the Museum on and off campus. George M Sanborn is also interviewed.
Thank you, each and every one ❤
Enjoy this snapshot of a look back in time at Seashore Trolley Museum. Thank you, Dwight :)
The first two pages of the Seashore Trolley Museum article
in the August 20, 1961 issue of the Worcester Sunday Telegram.
The second set of two pages of the Seashore Trolley Museum story
in the August 20, 1961 issue of the Worcester Sunday Telegram.
Closeup of sections of the article from 62 years ago.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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