Elm Street, CAMDEN MAINE, Penobscot Nation, Summer Resort, ROBBINS BROS c 1910

Description: Camden is a resort town in Knox County, Maine with a population of 5,232 in 2020. It is a summer colony in the Mid-Coast region of Maine, and the population of the town more than triples during the summer months, due to tourists and summer residents. The Penobscot Nation have lived in the area for thousands of years. They called it “Megunticook”, meaning “great swells of the sea”, a reference to the silhouette of the Camden Hills. Part of the “Waldo Patent”, Europeans did not attempt to colonize it until after the French and Indian War, around 1771-1772. They were led by James Richards, who built a home at the mouth of the Megunticook River. Others soon followed, squatting on Penobscot land, and attempting to farm the difficult terrain. The first home in the area was the “Conway House”, a Cape Cod style home built in 1770. In 1791 the Massachusetts General Court incorporated “Megunticook Plantation” as Camden. During the “War of 1812”, a battery was built atop Mount Battie near the village. When peace returned, Camden grew rapidly. The river provided excellent waterpower sites for mills. In the 1880s, sportsmen and “rusticators”, began to discover the beauty of Camden, becoming seasonal residents. Artists and writers evoked a romantic vision of Maine and induced many to come to stay at the “Bayview House Hotel”, “Ocean House”, and “Mrs. Hosmer’s Boarding House”. In 1880, Edwin Dillingham built the first purpose-built summer cottages in Camden on Dillingham Point. Thereafter, the summer colony at Camden quickly grew to include some of the wealthiest, most prominent families in the country. This card, published by the “Robbins Bros, Boston and Germany”, captures a quiet “Elm Street” that looks to be far from the resort row. There are only horse and buggies and a few people on the street. It is in good condition with minor wear and a clean, clear image and reverse. The colors on the card may vary due to the scanner settings and screen projections.Unless otherwise noted, I use Wikipedia, Playle's and Metropostcard for research and try to be as accurate as possible. Corrections appreciated. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping WorldWide.Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart

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