The Beaches of Wells (ME) (Images of America)

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Long before Maine become referred to as Vacationland within the 1890s, Wells beckoned promoters and guests from the inland cities of New England. Throughout 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 rich mill owners and industrialists after which expanding to incorporate 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 go back every year. In turn, Wells’ economy, landscape, and development has catered to the wishes of both these visitors and the year-round residents.

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