Tag Archives: Maine

Vista from Mt. Desert Island, Maine

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This image shows the view of the Atlantic from Ocean Drive near the town of Mt. Desert Island, Maine.

Color by Alton Johnson


The description states:
View from scenic turnout on Ocean Drive, Mt. Desert Island, Maine.
–Mt. Desert Island is the largest island off the coast of Maine, and is the 6th largest island in the contiguous United States (which excludes the large Hawaiian Islands and Alaskan Islands).
This card was used and is dated 24 September 1963, which is consistent with the cars visible in the photo.

Lighthouse, Portland Harbor, Maine

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This image is of the lighthouse and associated buildings on Portland Head near Portland Harbor, Maine.

Bicknell Mfg. Co. 16 Pitt St. Portland, ME


The description states simply:
PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT
PORTLAND HARBOR, MAINE
–The area is known more widely as Cape Elizabeth, and the lighthouse was built in 1791. There has been little change to the buildings themselves, but the lighthouse itself has been upgraded several times from its original whale oil lamps, as well as shortened 20 feet. It is the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine.
This card was used and is dated 18 August 1947

Doubletop Mountain and Grassy Pond, Maine

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This image shows the so-called Doubletop Mountain in the center background as viewed from the outlet of Grassy Pond, located in Baxter State Park in central Maine.

American Art Post Card Co., Boston, Mass.


There is no description on the back of this card.
Grassy Pond is a name given to multiple locations in Maine. This one appears to be in Somerset County, near Holeb, Maine, and is quite small and shallow, less than 2 feet.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Kennebec River, Maine

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This image shows a much better view of the Kennebec River than the previous posting. At this point, which is not identified, the river is fairly wide and shallow.

Bicknell Mfg. Co., 16 Pitt St. Portland, ME


The description states simply: THE KENNEBEC
–Before construction of the Edwards Dam, the river was an important spawning ground for Atlantic fish. The dam was removed in 1999.
This image likely dates from the 1930s.

Kennebec Valley, Maine

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This image, taken from the high ground above the town of Bingham, shows the Kennebec River valley as it appears in central Maine.

Bicknell Mfg. Co., 16 Pitt St. Portland, ME


The description states simply: KENNEBEC VALLEY FROM BINGHAM HEIGHTS
–The Kennebec River is just visible at the far right and left of the middle ground of the photo.
This image likely dates from the 1930s.

Biddeford Pool Beach, Maine

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This image shows the beach that lines the town of Biddeford Pool, Maine. The Pool is a tidal basin off of Sacco Bay.

Bicknell Mfg. Co., 16 Pitt St. Portland, ME


The description states:
BEACH, BIDDEFORD POOL, MAINE
–The pool is not particularly close to the town of Biddeford, and in fact is closer to the town of Kennebunkport, known as the home of the Bush family, source of two American Presidents.
This card likely dates from the 1930s.

Portland Head Light, Maine

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This image shows the historic landmark called the Portland Head Light, which illuminates the southern edge of Casco Bay and the approach to Portland, Maine. The lighthouse was completed in 1790 and the light first lit in 1791.

H.J. Burrowes Company, Portland, Maine


The description states:
PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT
Portland Harbor, Maine
–The land and associated outbuildings are in the city limits and owned by the city of Cape Elizabeth, while the lighthouse and keeper’s house are owned and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Turnip Island, Maine

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This image is taken from the southernmost point of land on Bailey Island known as Land’s End. In the distance to the right of the tall pine is Turnip Island, which is located just off the southern tip of Bailey Island. The larger Jaquish Island is just out of frame to the left of this image.

H.J. Burrowes Company, Portland, Maine


The description states:
TURNIP ISLAND FROM
Bailey Island, Maine
–Turnip Island is at the northern edge of the mouth of Casco Bay. Across the bay to the south is the city of Portland, Maine.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Pirate’s Cave, Bailey Island, Maine

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This image shows a rock formation along the coastline of Bailey Island, Maine, which is given the colorful name of Pirate’s Cave.

H.J. Burrowes Company, Portland, Maine


The description states:
PIRATE’S CAVE
Bailey Island, Maine
–The cave is difficult to make out in this image, but is presumably the darkened area in the center. The rocky foreshore seems an unlikely place for a landing, and the label may be just a promotional effort by the makers of the postcard.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.