A Comment about The Maine Spirit Blog

Historians and horse lovers owe a great debt of gratitude to Stephen Thompson for his thorough and fascinating survey of Maine’s tie to the magnificent beast that, in both work and sport, was a principal means of tying this vast state together in the long era before the automobile. Water Village, my history of Waterville, only touches on the horse, most particularly the astonishing creature named Nelson. Thompson’s work reveals the full tale of the impact of these beloved animals in this area, and in celebration of the horse, future generations will be grateful to know a story that otherwise might have been lost in the mists of time. -- Earl Smith, Dean of College, Emeritus, Colby College

Friday, January 14, 2022

The Maine 200 Banner, Souvenir of Waterville, & The Elmwood Hotel -- A Waterville Mainstay beginning in the 19th Century -- Including a Link to the History of Waterville


The Elmwood Hotel for many years was the home of C.H. Nelson and his wife Emma. The hotel over the years attracted many quests doing business in Waterville. There are postcards and other images of the outside of the building, but very few of the interior. One missing item is the hotel's register that includes guests both from the 19th and 20th centuries. 

The challenge is to locate the Elmwood Hotel's Registry. Were the registries saved by the owners over the years, thrown away, or just left in the building when it was torn down.






Click the link below to view the Timeline of Waterville, Maine from 1809 to 1988


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The History of Waterville, Maine
Click the link below open the document.

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