The Story of Maine In 100 Landmarks

von Doug Gelbert

108 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

America turns 250. Let's go find the candles.Looking for a history lesson that doesn't feel like homework? You've found it. At 250history.com, the Semiquincentennial Series brings each state's distinctive landmarks to center stage to tell their fast and fun story. We've wandered through big cities, tiny towns, muddy trails, and neon-lit highways-uncovering 5,000 historic gems along the way.The Semiquincentennial isn't just a mouthful-it's a reminder that history is alive, sometimes weird, and always waiting to be rediscovered. Whether you're traveling by road, by printed page, or by imagination; whether you are a lifelong native or visiting for a week, we invite you to explore 100 Maine landmarks that illuminate the one-of-a-kind story of the Pine Tree State. Aroostook War... urban fires... "two-footers"... wild blueberries... ferries... beehive kilns... Acadians... "Elbow Hole"... "frozen water trade"... trolley parks... "Harriet's Writing Room"... golden age of motoring... Monson slate... Meskers... sardines... Moxie... "The Alcatraz of the East"... Rockefeller's Teeth... "Artists Bridge"... potato houses... "Little Broadway of the North"... Maine Law. These photos and stories are a fast and fun way to learn the explanations behind the quirks, the traditions and the secrets that make Maine uniquely Maine. Where was the largest poured concrete building in the world? Solved. What was the first lighthouse constructed by the United States of America? A mystery no more. What is the only split-stone open crib bridge in the world? Identified. What is the most photographed house in Maine" Revealed. Who first called Maine "Vacationland?" No one knows.It is a story only Maine can call its own. A story told in 100 landmarks. Almost all the selections within are open to the public, or at least visible from public spaces. So, fire up the GPS and see the story of the Pine Tree State standing in plain sight on Maine streets!

• Reihe: 250History Semiquincentennial Series
• Themen: Kunst Architektur Öffentliche, gewerbliche und industrielle Gebäude
• ISBN: 9798295479434
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 12.12.2025
• Größe: 254 x 178 mm
• Verlag: Manatee Books