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Harpswell Historical SocietyIncorporated 1979
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Harpswell Hotels
Sea Gables
Sea Gables
SOUTH HARPSWELL, MAINE
H. D. TRENHOLM, Proprietor
ENTRANCE The Sea Gables
located at South Harpswell, Maine, is on a narrow neck of land extending
about seven miles into Casco Bay; one of the most beautiful and
attractive Summer Resorts along the Maine Coast, always ready to offer
homelike hospitality and simplicity of summer life with the comfort and
quietness which has made this place so popular in the past, with those
seeking health, rest and recreation. Close by the water's edge, it combines both country and
seashore, overlooking Harpswell Harbor, Casco Bay and the ocean. From
the many porches and sun room you have an excellent view of the many
islands, woods and beautiful sunsets. Amusements
Boating, bathing and fishing parties. Tuna fishing close by. Motor boats
take parties sailing and deep sea fishing daily. Croquet, quoits, radio,
swings on the beach. Brunswick is but fifteen miles distant, with good state
roads for automo\biles. Here are the
whispering pines that gave
the title to Elijah Kellogg's famous stories, Bowdoin College with its
historic buildings, and the house to which the poet Longfellow brought
his first bride. Other trips that may be taken in one day are to
Augusta, the capital, Bath, Poland Springs, Old Orchard and Rockland. A
delightful sail to Portland by steamer of two hours among the 365
islands of Casco Bay cannot be surpassed.
Accommodations Everything possible is done for the comfort and
pleasure of our guests. The rooms are pleasant and cool, and the beds
comfortable. Sanitary plumbing, etc.—flush toilets, hot and cold showers
with running water in every room. Private beach with bath houses for
salt water bathing; electric lights. Abundant supply of pure well water.
Auto and week-end parties accommodated. Our dining room is always cool and pleasant. We
serve fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, milk and cream; berries in their
season. Also a variety of fish, lobsters, clams and crabmeat, strictly
fresh from nearby waters; meat and pastry. All food served is of the
best quality, and bread and pastry are home cooked.
How to reach South Harpswell The steamers of the Casco
Bay Lines leave Custom House Wharf, Portland, everyday—Time Table on
request. There is excellent bus service from Boston to Portland and
Brunswick or New York to Portland and Brunswick. Those coming from Boston or New York to Portland by
rail can use the bus lines running direct from the Union Station to the
Wharf, or by going direct to Brunswick where the trains and busses are
met by appointment. Guests coming by motor from Boston and beyond will
have a delightful trip over fine state roads, via Portland and Brunswick
over Route 1, and thence over the picturesque Route 123 from Brunswick
to South Harpswell. Mail arrives daily. Post Office is one minute's
walk. SEA GABLES is especially attractive to those who come by auto. Day rate $6.00 and $7.00; weekly $38.00 and $42.00,
meals included. Parties engaging rooms will kindly state when they will
arrive; also, how long they will occupy rooms. Rooms will be at the
disposal of guests from date of engagement. References on request. Open June 15th to September
15th.
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