Antique Fern Park Old Orchard Beach RARE Stereoview Old Photo Maine OOB For Sale

Antique Fern Park OLD ORCHARD BEACH ME RARE Stereoview Old Photo Maine

Photographed & Published by: A. J. Whittemore, Rochester, N.H. & Old Orchard Beach, ME

• Stereoview features a large group of Victorian era people posing for the photograph in what I believe to be Fern Park.
• Fern Park (built in 1860’s) was a forested hillside park located near the former “Old Orchard House” that was filled with paths, arbors, rustic retreats decorated by cunning art and embellished with quaint conceits.
• The trees along the avenues had wooden tablets with verses from English and American poets. The Oratory, the Astronomer’s Seat, The Parson’s Lodge and the monument to Mr. Bull were amount the most interesting objects. The area at the time was widely regarded as having no parallel in the country.
• Date is likely 1870’s - 1880’s.
• 4.5” x 7”
• A very interesting subject and what I have found to be a scarce stereoview. Would be a great addition to any collection.

There is some minor corner ware and old age toning, writing on back and light soiling.

Please view all the photos as the are intended to be part of the description and ask any questions you may have prior to offerding. I’m always willing to take additional photos or answered detailed questions.