Exhibit at Belgrade History Room
BELGRADE IN BYGONE TIMES
An exhibit which shows what life was like in Belgrade over a hundred years ago is on display in the Belgrade History Room at the Center for All Seasons at 1 Center Drive in Belgrade Lakes. The exhibit paints a picture of Belgrade as primarily an agricultural community with many prosperous farmers using the Maine Central Railroad to carry apples, corn, and potatoes to far-away markets.
This was the Golden Age of Tourism, when visitors began fleeing the increasingly crowded and dirty cities to get back to nature in the Belgrades, where they could enjoy clean air, pure water, and excellent fishing in the lakes. The free exhibit is available for viewing by appointment. Contact belgradehistoricalsociety@gmail.com to make an appointment.
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Picture of presentation by the Belgrade Historical Society of the facsimile of the original incorporation of the Town of Belgrade. The framed document is on permanent loan to the Town of Belgrade and is hanging in the Municipal Office
Belgrade recipients were presented the Boston Post cane when they were the oldest resident in town. They include the following:
- Arthur Clark, b. 10.15.1924
- Howard Boston, b. 11.28.1922
- Stanley Lord, b. 12.15.1921
- Esther Childs, b. 3.23.1913
- Helen Lundgren, b. 2.11.1902
- Pearl Rich, b. 12.24.1898
- Ruth Wort, b. 8.8.1897
- Margaret Jenney, b. 4.14.1896
- Arobine Twombly, b. 6.13.1891
- Mina Yeaton Stuart, b. 1.25.1888
- Stephen Twombly, b. 8.8.1888
- Guy Yeaton, b. 3.2.1882
- Effie Minot, b. 11.10.1836
- Joel Richardson, b. 12.9.1837