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Terry Harper

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Owls Head Transportation Museum Lecture Series
« on: January 04, 2013, 01:07:09 PM »
Hello Folks,
 
Just wanted to invite you all to the Owls Head Transportation Museum on January 12th for a presentation of “From Nowhere to Nowhere “.
Centered on the history and operation of the Eagle Lake & West Branch Railroad, "From Nowhere to Nowhere” tells the story of the early mechanization
of Maine’s North woods  during the first three decades of the last century – an era when steam and steel replace horse and brute manpower in the remote logging camps of the Allagash -
when Lombards, Locomotives, steam boats and a Tramway ruled the forest.
 
Drawing on over 30 years research, with numerous, never seen before Images Interwoven with history, personal stories and anecdotes of those who lived,
worked and raised families in this remote region, “From Nowhere to No Where” tells the vivid story of life in Maine’s Allagash Wilderness during the 1900-1933 period
as well as the efforts to document, and preserve this remarkable slice of Maine history.
 
The presentation begins at 1:00 pm and admission is free.

Hope to see you there!

Best regards,

Terry Harper


Duncan Mackiewicz

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Re: Owls Head Transportation Museum Lecture Series
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2013, 02:33:51 PM »
Terry,

This sounds like a great way to learn more about that long-ago operation.

Duncan

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Re: Owls Head Transportation Museum Lecture Series
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2013, 06:25:10 PM »
Thank you Duncan!

During the 2013 lecture series there will be several more railroad related lectures including:

Rockland's Lime Rock Railroad and Trolley Parks of Maine

http://bangordailynews.com/event/transportation-museum-launches-winter-education-series/

Richard "Steam" Symmes

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Re: Owls Head Transportation Museum Lecture Series
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2013, 07:55:36 PM »
Terry, where did that top center picture of the locomotive come from? Never seen that before.

Richard

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Re: Owls Head Transportation Museum Lecture Series
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2013, 07:49:20 AM »
Hello Richard,

That came to me via the Lacroix family. Thats only one gem! The program is packed full of many, many photos that have never been published
and TON of neat stories.




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Re: Owls Head Transportation Museum Lecture Series
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2013, 08:42:29 AM »
Wish I could get up there for the presentation.  You HAVE to do a book on this !!!

Richard

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« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2013, 10:54:58 AM »
I agree. This sort of information would do well, especially with photos included, in written form.
Duncan