Lobster Point Light & Marginal Way, Ogunquit, York County, ME VTG Postcard 1960
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Lobster Point Light & Marginal Way, Ogunquit, York County, ME VTG Postcard 1960. When the trench was complete, erosion helped to further widen the passage. With a one and a half-mile beach of pale sand and dunes forming a barrier peninsula, connected to the mainland in 1888 by bridge across the Ogunquit River, the village was discovered by artists. P28076 DS-790 Lobster Point Light and Marginal Way, Ogunquit, Maine. This is truly one of Maine's scenic coastal attractions. Photo by Lou Thompson Published by NH/VT Plastichrome ® Distributor - Don Sieburg, New London, NH Manufactured Plastichrome ® Colourpicture Publishing, Inc., Boston, MA Postmarked YORK BEACH, MAINE AUG 1 1960 5 PM Canceled 1954 Violet 3c Statue of Liberty US Postage Stamp US Hwy 1, Shore Road, Ogunquit, York County, Maine When you walk along Ogunquit’s Marginal Way cliff walk, it is missing one thing, an iconic Maine lighthouse… or is it? This mini lighthouse on the route always has people lining up to snap a picture and its quirky roadside attraction appeal is undeniable. The original Lobster Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1948 by Winfield C. Littlefield of the local family who first settled in the town. The “lighthouse” was designed by Grover S. Perkins. Much like the real lighthouses on the coast, the original structure was badly beaten by the salt air and high winds and parts of the structure were replaced. Notably, in 1993, the top (lantern) was replaced with fiberglass. Additionally, in 2009 the structure was upgraded, all from donations. The iconic roadside lighthouse will continue to ‘light the way’ for the droves of tourists and locals alike who navigate Marginal Way. https://buildingsofnewengland lobster point lighthouse 1948 Ogunquit is a resort town in York County, Maine, United States . As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,577. Ogunquit is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area . History Ogunquit was first a village within Wells , which was settled in 1641. The first sawmill was established in 1686, and shipbuilding developed along the tidal Ogunquit River . Local shipwrights built schooners, brigs and dories . At what was then called Fish Cove , near the unnavigable Josias River , fishing was a major livelihood. But the cove was unprotected by a headland or breakwater from Atlantic storms, so fishermen had to protect their boats by hauling them ashore each night. Resolving to create a safe anchorage, they formed the Fish Cove Harbor Association , and dug a channel across land they purchased to connect Fish Cove with the Josias River. When the trench was complete, erosion helped to further widen the passage. The resulting tidewater basin is called Perkins Cove, spanned by a manually operated draw footbridge. With a one and a half-mile beach of pale sand and dunes forming a barrier peninsula, connected to the mainland in 1888 by bridge across the Ogunquit River, the village was discovered by artists. It became a popular art colony and tourist area. Particularly after 1898, when the Ogunquit Art Colony was established, it was not unusual to see both artists and fishermen working around Perkins Cove. To accommodate summer crowds, several seaside hotels and inns were built. Marginal Way, a scenic trail dating back to the 1920s, runs along the coast from Perkins Cove to Ogunquit Beach. Ogunquit seceded from Wells in 1980 and incorporated as a town . Ogunquit was named America's Best Coastal Small Town in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice 2016. Looking to enjoy an ocean-side walk with plenty of opportunities to sit and take in the gorgeous view? There may be no better place in Maine than along Ogunquit’s Marginal Way . Only 1.25 miles long, the cliff walk wends its way starting at one end near The Sparhawk Oceanfront Resort on Shore Road and brings you along a paved path, past stately hotels and inns, and rocky beaches to Perkins Cove. There are 39 benches located at ideal viewing spots all along the path—perfect for sitting and contemplating the vibrant Atlantic Ocean, or perhaps sketching the sight to share with a friend. Admire the little lighthouse overlooking Ogunquit Beach , enjoy watching sailboats pass by or step off the path to explore a beach or rocky cove. Once you reach Perkins Cove , you can watch the lobster boats come in and maybe pick up today’s catch for dinner or grab some take out from one of the many restaurants nestled along this tiny harbor. This vintage postcard from the 1960s features a photo by Lou Thompson depicting the Lobster Point Light and Marginal Way in Ogunquit, York County, Maine. Published by NH/VT Plastichrome Distributor, this printed lithograph postcard is a part of the Photochrome era and measures a standard size of 5.5 x 3.5 inches. Stamped and featuring a divided back, this original postcard captures the charm of Ogunquit, a resort town known for its lighthouse, beach, and picturesque shoreline.
