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Welcome to the Old Orchard Beach History wiki.
This site contains historical information about the town of Old Orchard Beach, in the state of Maine.
On this site, you can:
- Browse information about the many hotels, guesthouses, cottages, inns and lodgings that have come and gone throughout the years, like the Fiske House.
- Read a biography of a famous resident or early settler, such as Ned Clemens or John Bonython.
- Learn more about transportation in Old Orchard, including the Dummy railroad.
- Examine town records, including old school board and fire department reports.
- Explore historic maps.
- Examine birth records from 1883 onward.
- Sort through a list of fires that have struck the town throughout its history.
- Learn about the origin of town boundaries, including how the Pepperrell property was divided and how the town limits were laid out.
- Peruse excerpts from a variety of publications and newspapers about the area, including the Old Orchard Mirror.
- Browse historic restaurants and eateries.
- View a list of all articles on the site.
To contact the wiki, send all email to contact@oldorchardbeachhistory.com
