| Georgetown Contributor(s): Reynolds, Gene (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467121509 ISBN-13: 9781467121507 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) |
| Dewey: 974 |
| LCCN: 2013949732 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.21" W x 9.47" (0.74 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Maine - Cultural Region - New England |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Georgetown is an island located between the historic Kennebec and Sheepscot Rivers. Incorporated in l716, it was accessible from the mainland only by various ferries and local fishing boats until a bridge was erected in 1898. Maritime endeavors like fishing and shipbuilding emerged as the major industries in town very early on and continue to be a primary means of employment today. Georgetown encompasses several beautiful villages, all of which retain a feeling of an older time and place. As the area continued to grow as a destination for artists in the early 1900s, several notable photographers congregated at the Seguinland Hotel, now known as Grey Havens Inn, to discuss starting a school that would ignite the development of commercial photography. One of the most recognizable parts of Georgetown is Reid State Park, which attracts visitors with its beautiful beaches. Today, residents take pride in the new historical society building, firehouse, post office, and restored community center. |
Contributor Bio(s): Reynolds, Gene: - Gene Reynolds, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, has written many stories and given talks on local history. His penchant for history can be attributed to having three aunts who were local schoolteachers. Photographs have been drawn from the author s private collection and from the Georgetown Historical Society. |