Remembering the Kennebunks

Remembering the Kennebunks
Author: Kathleen Ostrander
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2009-06-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1625842538

The Kennebunksthe phrase evokes peace, ocean breezes and small-town pride. In this captivating collection of vignettes, Kennebunk town historian Kathleen Ostrander reveals another side of the areas allure: its rich and varied past. From an account of the amateur astronomer whose name now graces the Bates College Observatory to the origins of Kennebunks encyclopedic Walker Diaries, Ostrander offers a tour of the areas historical highlights. She notes the mysterious creature once said to live in the Kennebunk River, treasures hidden in fireplaces and under floorboards and the scandalous murder trial of 1866, during which the wife of deceased doctor, drunk, and temperance supporter Charles Swett was imprisoned on the testimony of her own daughter. Through quirky tales and serious sketches, Ostrander offers an affectionate portrait of the Kennebunks sure to charm and inform.

The Kennebunks in Vintage Postcards

The Kennebunks in Vintage Postcards
Author: Brick Store Museum
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2020-07-06
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1439670595

The town of Kennebunk split from the neighboring town of Wells on June 24, 1820, just three months after Maine became a state. Kennebunk's proximity to three large bodies of water--the Kennebunk River, the Mousam River, and the Atlantic Ocean--fueled its development over thousands of years. Kennebunk's waterways were home to Wabanaki hunters, settlement farmers, early lumber mills, and a booming shipbuilding business. The Maine coast soon brought tourists to Kennebunk and its beaches. By the 1930s, Kennebunk Beach and its surrounding area contained several hotels and beach cottages. Sites like the Wedding Cake House, Kennebunk Beach, Main Street, and Blowing Cave quickly reached new heights as well-known landmarks. Postcards played a part in fueling the powerhouse tourist industry that remains active to this day.

History of Wells and Kennebunk

History of Wells and Kennebunk
Author: Edward E. Bourne
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 826
Release: 2023-11-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3385230071

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

The History of Wells and Kennebunk

The History of Wells and Kennebunk
Author: Edward E. Bourne
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 834
Release: 2023-11-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 338522036X

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Insiders' Guide® to the Maine Coast

Insiders' Guide® to the Maine Coast
Author: Andrew Vietze
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2009-07-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 076275608X

For more than twenty years, the Insiders’ Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information—from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know. Boasting a cosmopolitan city and family vacation hot spots, as well as outlet shopping and a national park, the Maine Coast has it all. This authoritative guide takes you along the Pine Tree State’s magnificent coastline, from its beautiful sandy beaches and resort communities to its rocky cliffs and tiny fishing villages. Inside you'll find: • Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate • Not-to-be-missed attractions, including the fantastic Marginal Way footpath between Perkins Cove and Ogunquit; the Portland Museum of Art; the outlets at Kittery and Freeport; and Portland Head Light • Comprehensive listings of restaurants, accommodations, and annual events • Sections dedicated to children and retirement

Wildfire Loose

Wildfire Loose
Author: Joyce Butler
Publisher: Down East Books
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2014-07-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1608932702

In October 1947, Maine experienced the worst fire disaster in its history. Wildfire Loose describes how the fires started and spread so quickly through rural villages, down Millionaire’s Row in Bar Harbor, and across southern Maine beach resorts. Originally published in 1979, it remains the definitive account of “The Week Maine Burned.”