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Long before Maine became known as Vacationland in the 1890s, Wells beckoned promoters and guests from the inland cities of New England. During the 1850s and 1870s two grand hotels, complete with entertainment centers, accommodated these visitors. By 1885 the hotels had been destroyed by fires, but they were replaced with smaller boarding houses and private cottages. Beginning with the wealthy mill owners and industrialists and then expanding to include the working class, Wells tourist industry has thrived for more than a century. Summer visitors have experienced Wells multitude of natural resources. Miles of beach, rock-bound coast, and refreshing seabreezes beckon vacationers to return annually. In turn, Wells economy, landscape, and development has catered to the needs of both these visitors and the year-round residents.
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Hope M. Shelley
Looking at each school district in turn, Hope M. Shelley combines a wealth of images with detailed information to tell the story of this dynamic and yet proudly traditional community from the dawn of photography to the mid-twentieth century. Hope M. Shelley is a native of Wells and curator at the Wells Historical Society and Museum. With this book she has created a learned and compelling visual history that will earn a lasting place on the shelves of area homes and be treasured by resident and visitor, young and old alike.
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DRAKES ISLAND
THE WEBHANNET RIVER AT DRAKES ISLAND. The Drakes Island section of Wells reportedly was named for Thomas Drake, an early Casco Bay trader who may have traded here. The building on the right, originally located at the mouth of the river, is believed to have been an early warehouse for local merchants. It was later moved to this location prior to being purchased by the Eaton family.
THE WELLS BEACH BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD STATION. Before the arrival of the automobile, visitors to Drakes Island came here by train. Henry Eaton carried visitors with his buggy and old white horse directly to the island. Eaton met all the trains and was a well-known individual.
STATE BOULEVARD. This 1923 postcard gives yet another name to Post Road. Note the electric car tracks on the right. The small building at the end of Drakes Island Road was used to accommodate folks waiting for the Atlantic Shore Line.
ON THE ROAD TO DRAKES ISLAND. This early-1900s photo shows the sand dunes of Drakes Island. In 1890 Joseph Eaton petitioned the town to build this access to the island. Prior to this, the Beach Road, now known as Laudholm Road, was the only passable way to the island.
SCENIC DRAKES ISLAND ROAD. This road was formerly called the Dyke Road because it crossed the dyke (second bridge). The dyke was installed to control the tidal waters and thus facilitate the haying of the marsh. It washed out in 1915 and was not replaced.
DRAKES ISLAND. This c. 1905 postcard shows the Fassett and Jewell cottages on the left. The wheel ruts through the dune grass is the location of the Drakes Island Road of today. Note the height of the dunes at the end of the
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