Long before Maine became known as Vacationland in the 1890s; Wells beckoned promoters and guests from the inland cities of New England. During the 1850s and 1870s two grand hotels; complete with entertainment centers; accommodated these visitors. By 1885 the hotels had been destroyed by fires; but they were replaced with smaller boarding houses and private cottages. Beginning with the wealthy mill owners and industrialists and then expanding to include the working class; Wells tourist industry has thrived for more than a century. Summer visitors have experienced Wells multitude of natural resources. Miles of beach; rock-bound coast; and refreshing seabreezes beckon vacationers to return annually. In turn; Wells economy; landscape; and development has catered to the needs of both these visitors and the year-round residents.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Family members enjoyed itBy Helen F. GomesMy husbands family were fishermen in Point Loma. I purchased three copies for my husband and two brothers who hadnt seen this book. They enjoyed seeing pictures of their family and friends. It was quite informative.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Absorbing and powerful. documenting and preserving local San Diego photos of its communityBy Midwest Book ReviewAny collection strong in Californias ethnic communities in general and Portuguese community history in particular will find this latest addition to the Images of America set. Portuguese Community of San Diego by the Portuguese Historical Center with Donna Alves-Calhoun to be absorbing and powerful. documenting and preserving local San Diego photos of its community. The author is a second-generation native to Point Loma and a director of the Portuguese Historical Center: this gathering uses archival photos and identifies the history and culture of the region. and is a top pick for any California library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. this publisher has a wide variety of books of antique photographs of interesting subjects and topics. highly recommended.By Perspectechthis publisher has a wide variety of books of antique photographs of interesting subjects and topics. highly recommended.
