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1788-05-19 Deed from Timothy Prout to Robert Libby P1 of 2
Timothy Prout heirs are paid one hundred British pounds by Robert Libby for land in Scarborough, in the Commonwealth of Massachusettes, May 19, 1788.
1878-1957 Addie Kaler Vaill (PDF)-IMAGE
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1880 Balloon View of Saco Bay – From Book – Old Orchard Beach & Saco Bay, by J.S.Locke
We hope to find a better copy of this someday. Some nice detail on Prouts, Biddeford and Old Orchard.
1883 – Snapshot – A day in the life of a guest at the Checkley Hotel
Saturday, Aug 4, 1883 To the Willows with Fannie, called on Misses Tiese (sp?), May, Gilbert; to bathin beach, Cannon Rock with Mother; called on...
1884 Thomas J. Libby Murder Sentencing
Thomas J. Libby was convicted for the killing of Lydia Snow in 1884. He was defended by A.F. Moulton, but still received a life sentence....
1885 Original church building
Original board-and-batten church building, erected in May-June 1885 by builder Wm. Burroughs for a total sum of $675. The building became St. James Church in...
1885ca Dr. Cotting Cottage and Observatory Tower
The observatory tower built by Dr. Cotting was named "St. Catherine's" in honor of his granddaughter. Pictured with Thomas Merrick and Charles Morgan cottages.
1885ca Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Homer
In more formal attire. The couple honeymooned at Prouts Neck and thereafter summered at The Willows and The Checkley House from 1876-82. They then purchased...
1888 MayDen + Bath Houses
Remarkable photo showing absence of other cottages near beach. Mayden was first house built (1888) on this side of Prouts.
1888 MayDen + Bath Houses, with Notes
Remarkable photo showing absence of other cottages near beach. Mayden was first house built (1888) on this side of Prouts.
1890 Consecration of St. James Church
Ink Wash by Winslow Homer. The church was consecrated on Wednesday, August 20.
1890ca Arthur Benson Homer and Family at Their House, El Rancho
Left to right: Arthur Benson Homer; Charles Lowell Homer, his younger son; Charles Savage Homer, St., holding Winslow Homer’s dog Sam; Alice Patch Homer;Arthur Patch...
1890ca Emma Cheney, wife of Bishop Cheney, author of “Letters of Alice Jocelyn”, 1903
The "Letters of Alice Jocelyn", was published in 1903 and describes the experiences of a young English maid arriving in Maine in the early 1600s.
1890ca Forest House through the trees
Run by J. Colby Seavey - This is across from Great Pond. Massacre Pond and Scarborough Beach as it is called today.
1890ca Winslow Homer sketch of St. James Church
During the construction of St. James Church, Winslow Homer drew the sketch below and included it in a letter to his sister-in-law, "Mattie" Homer.
1894 ‘The Artist’s Studio in an Afternoon Fog’ (Winslow Homer)
24 in. x 30 1:4 in. (60.96 cm x 76.84 cm
1895 Merrick Clan on steps of ‘The Knoll’ (See captioned photo for names)
Beginning in the 1880s, the Merrick clan came to dominate Prouts culture, from church, to sports, to entertainment. In modern times their progeny include names...
1895 Merrick Clan on steps of ‘The Knoll’ + Names
Beginning in the 1880s, the Merrick clan came to dominate Prouts culture, from church, to sports, to entertainment. In modern times their progeny include names...
1895ca Bikers at Checkley
Bicyclists relaxing in front of Checkley House -- note the tandem bike, bottom right, and fabulous hats, bottom left.
1895ca Guests and bicycles at the Checkley House
This was a very popular form of transport and exercise before automobiles. (Web-MHS)
1895ca Marginal Way looking to Bathing Beach
Probably taken from MayDen. Note the many houses on the lanes which almost look like they are on the beach. Marginal Way was passable by...
1895ca Teens at Checkley House
This activity was called "rocking," as in "Milly, lets go rocking with Johnny and his friends from New York!"
1896 Nave, chancel and sanctuary of St. James
As it existed before the 1897 addition of the pipe organ.
1898ca Sailer and LCF JMF going camping Sebago
Motoring off to Sebago for a camping trip in Mr. Sailer's Car. L.C.Farr center lady at top. J.M Farr tying luggage 2nd from left. Mr....
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