Bangor Public Library Bangor Community: Digital Commons@bpl Books and Publications Special Collections 1949 Maine Invites You: 15th Edition [1949] Maine Publicity Bureau Follow this and additional works at: https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs Recommended Citation Maine Publicity Bureau, "Maine Invites You: 15th Edition [1949]" (1949). Books and Publications. 146. https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/146 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections at Bangor Community: Digital Commons@bpl. It has been accepted for inclusion in Books and Publications by an authorized administrator of Bangor Community: Digital Commons@bpl. For more information, please contact [email protected]. elk~ FREDERICK G. PAYNE GOVERNOR OF MAINE ~~ COUNTY INDEX AROOSTOOt< MAP County Pages Androscoggin ... .... ....• 71 - 73 Aroostook ......... .......... 114- 116 Cumberland .................. 27- 42 Franklin .......... ....... .. 50- 57 Hancock ..................... 99- 104 Kennebec .......... .. .. 74- 81 .. .. Knox ....... .. .... .......... 92- 95 . Lincoln ...................... 85- 91 Oxford .. ......... ....... 43 49 .: ..·. .·:: : : ' Penobscot. .. 109- 113 ,, .. : . .. .. ... ... Piscataquis ................... 66 70 . .. .. ... .. ......... .dJ... .... Sagadahoc ............ ...... 82- 84 . : .. : . · . Somerset. ............ ..•..... 58- 65 : : ·.·: :::.-·-. · ... ·.t ·~ Waldo .............. ·· ..... ··· 96- 98 ..... ... : • • • • • t Washington .....•...... •..... 105- 108 York . 10 26 THIS FIFTEENTH edition of MAINE INVITES YOU is designed to help you plan for that glorious vacation which only the great Pine Tree State can offer. Between the covers of this booklet an endless variety of information has been arranged for the sole purpose of intro­ ducing you to Maine's limitless VACATIONLAND possibili­ ties. By word and picture we hope to convey some idea of the way Nature has showered her greatest blessings on Maine­ silent, mysterious forests, the beauty of lakes and hills, the music of streams, the sweep of great rivers, the majesty of a rock-bound coast and sea-girt isles. That's why it's such a pleasure to send you this copy of MAINE INVITES YOU-to assist you in planning for maxi­ mum enjoyment during your visit to Maine. A county index map on the opposite page and a complete index of advertisers at the back of the book will help you to locate the place that may interest you. Handy inquiry cards also are included for your convenience in requesting more specific information or reservations from advertisers. We'll appreciate your mentioning MAINE INVITES YOU when corresponding or conversing with those who have par­ ticipated in making this book possible. This Bureau is at your service at all times to help you plan for the happiest vaca­ tion possible. STATE OF MAINE PUBLICITY BUREAU Executive Manager /Uhe ~INE <to ..you .iw,y, do I rolltHU your ""'1ort'I• NBC r•dio projNlml t1111r WC SH-Nlln.MIO WRDO ... AUeUSTA WLBz .. aAN~ Memb.r Stdtions of M•ine Broad cdsting Syst-em RIDE THE MAINE TURNPIKE America's newest modern express highway, designed for greater safety and comfort, will add untold enjoyment to OlD ORCHAto HACH your trip, in relaxed motoring through restful scenic beauty. This express toll highway from the New Hampshire Interstate t100HOl:D Bridge straight north for forty-five miles to Portland, Maine, '°"' has four traffic lanes, a center parkway, safety shoulders ten KlHHftUHIC KlNNUUHI( tlACH feet wide, and bypasses all the busy and congested traffic. KlNNUUHI( CA,[ POtPOist: No interruptions-just safe, even, relaxed driving that will KfNHflUHkl"Oa"T add rest and comfort to your vacation or business travel. WfUS RestauMnt and service station facilities at the KENNE­ OGUNOUlf BUNK MIDWAY provide convenient 24 hour service. N Esso Service cars are always available for emergency • road calls. The Howard Johnson Restaurant and Lunch Bar, located here, offers modern dining accommoda­ tions. A pedestrian tunnel connects Midway buildings w E on both sides of the turnpike. ll"(t'f Maine Turnpike Authority TOllHOUS! .Mf "-" IHlDSTATl UIOGI Raf<', easy turnoff's ot polnts most convenient for you. In 'vrltlnJr to nflvertlH._..rM, ,,1._-.nMe mention "'1ulne lnvltes You" Page 5 Maine Hospitality . enriched by its centuries-old tradition in the Pine Tree State, is ever finding new and thrilling expression in the friendliness and cordiality of your Maine Host. All Maine hotel and sporting camp operators again invite you to a new experience in delightful living. In this great Northeastern State, blessed so abundantly by Nature, they will provide you with comforts and accommodations to suit every con­ ceivable vacation requirement of yourself and your family. In this magnificent playground of seacoast, forests, lakes, mountains and countryside-un­ cr~wded and unspoiled-your Maine Host will help you and yours to enjoy a vacation you will remember always. Maine is yours-for the grandest time of your life. Your Maine Hosts invite you. MAINE HOTEL ASSOCIATION Headquarters: 1 St. John Street, Portland, Maine /'nor 6 YOUR VACATION BEGINS The Minute You Leave Home •• When You Travel Relaxed by Fast, Dependable Trains and Buses The BAR HARBOR 3 TRIPS EACH WEEK IN EACH ¢' DIRECTION BETWEEN .• . .f-41uto"O •Jr1UlllUTI MAflf SlAVICa• RAILROAD Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, (Penn. Sta.), Portland, • Winthrop, Belgrade Lakes, Waterville, Bangor, Ellsworth (Ba r Harbor), The STATE OF MAINE Rockland branch points. The EAST OVER NIGHT- EVERY NIGHT e OVERNIGHT SLEEPING CARS also DINNING CAR SERVICE WIND BETWEEN ... DELUXE AIR-CONDITIONED NEW YORK and PORTLAND TRAIN EVERY DAY Serving the famous seashore resorts The DOWN BETWEEN . • . at: Kennebunk, (Kennebunkport), New York (Penn. Station) and Old Wells Beach, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Orchard Beach and Portland (with EASTER connections for almost all Maine Beach, Biddeford Pool, and Scarboro POPULAR WEEK END OVER NIGHT points. Beach with connecting bus and trains SLEEPING CAR TRAIN DELUXE COACHES beyond Portland to and from all PARLOR CAR BETWEEN ••• Maine points. DINING CAR New York and Waterville (Portland­ This crack-daytime train gives you • e SLEEPING CARS AND BUFFET Poland Spring-Winthrop-Belgrade scenic ride through 5 states in day­ LOUNGE, also COACHES. Lakes), Rockland branch points. light. ALSO THREE DELUXE FAST TRAINS FROM BOSTON KENNEBEC FLYING YANKEE PINE TREE EQUIPPED WITH $2,000,000 WORTH OF SUPER-DELUXE COACHES AND RESTAURANT-LOUNGE CARS, PROVIDING LUXURY TRAVEL AT COACH FARES. Direct from Boston-Latest type Air Conditioned Buses with greater riding pleasure and new luxury reclining seats. Insist that your ticket reads via Boston and Maine Bus Lines from BOSTON and via Maine Central Bus Lines from PORTLAND. It's a scenic way to go direct to Maine resorts. B OSTON & lllAIN E ~L\l:NE CENTRAL nn; LL.... E S n c:s L~ES FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULES AND FARES- WRITE C. F. PALMER, PASSENGER TRAFFIC MANAGER, NORTH STATION, BOSTON ( 14), MASS. In \Vrltlng to ndvertlserl!I, plen111e m e ntion "lUnlne Invites You" Page 7 C)'Vlaim: ~n~ite.b. ~cm Then Maine's the place to go .• and the Yankee Fleet's the way to go there. Maine has a lot of everything Northeast Airlines offers regu• that builds up to a memorable larly scheduled flights to all the vacation. And to make the most key points in Maine: BAG A BUCK? of your Maine vacation-fly Portland, Auburn-Lewiston, there with the Yankee Fleet! Augusta, Waterville, Bangor, You get there faster when you Houlton and Presque Isle may be fly! You can be out on the beach reached any day in the year by or the golf course-off in the the dependable Yankee Fleet. woods and down by the streams Enjoy a Maine vacation this -hours ahead. And you get there year-and enjoy more of it-by fresher as well as faster. The flying the Yankee Fleet. For in• comfort and hospitality of the formation, call your travel agent friendly Yankee Fleet keep you or write to Northeast Airlines, in a vacation frame of mind. Logan Airport, Boston, Mass. SA VE ON LOW FAMILY FARES!* When you buy one full fare ticket, any and all members of your immediate family-including your wife (or husband) and children 21 and under-pay only Yi fare. Infants fly free. "l n effect between midnight Mondays and midnight Thursdays NORTHEAST AIRLINE. The Yankee Ff eel'" Page 8 mention "Mnln Invite nu'' CWl.aim:. ~nl1iteo. ~ou. The Southern Maine l(oute I Association invttes you* 1o bear right at Maine Publicity But9eau BWic In writ In 1 o ml ertl. er , 1>len e m<"ntlon "J-1 n in In lte ou" Page 9 . YORK COUNTY YORK COUNTY . ork County "Maine in a nutshell"-that's how a Maine visitor A few miles further north along the coast is Kenne• once described York County. For here in this "southern bunk Beach and Kennebunkport, where Kenneth Roberts gateway to Maine" the State's travelling guest finds and other famous authors and artists have their summer every form of natural advantage for vacationing, from homes. Both places are on the shore side of the Town world-famous beaches of sparkling white sand, from of Kennebunk, whose up-to-date business district and lakes and hills and streams to quaint, historic hideaways charming residential section retain so much of the Early of inland country and shore where for more than 300 American atmosphere and tradition. Cape Porpoise, a years people have found relaxation and peace. famous fishing village a few miles north of Kennebunk• To 80 per cent of Maine's vacationers, the wonders of port, was the scene of one of Maine's outstanding Revo• the State begin to unfold in York County. At Kittery, lutionary War engagements. Beachwood is one of the only 50 miles north of Boston, at Eliot, the Berwicks, town's popular resort colonies. and Lebanon, the main traffic arteries enter the State Fortune's Rock and Biddeford Pool are on the ocean from the South. side of Biddeford, largest city and metropolis of York Along the shore travel line from Kittery, site of the County situated at the mouth of the mighty Saco River.