Article Title
An Eden Out of a Country Farm: Purity and Progress in the Landscapes of The Poland Spring Resort
Publication Date
9-1-1994
Document Type
Article
First Page
136
Last Page
153
Abstract
For the Ricker Family, proprietors of the Poland Spring Hotel, Maine’s landscape was significant because its richness translated into riches. Scenery conveyed powerful images and metaphors that appealed to urban elites. The various overlays of meaning - geological, aboriginal, agricultural, Arcadian, and industrial landscapes - suggest the evocative appeal of Maine’s countryside for urban travelers escaping the perils and frustrations of urban, industrial life.
Recommended Citation
Richards, David. "An Eden Out of a Country Farm: Purity and Progress in the Landscapes of The Poland Spring Resort." Maine History 34, 2 (1994): 136-153. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistoryjournal/vol34/iss2/5