Ellsworth American., 1926-07-14
COLONIAL SHORES"
Castine's New Cottage Colony is De-
veloping Rapidly.


veloping Rapidly.
Names original log cabin colony
at Sprucewold, Boothbay Harbor. is
to have a sister development in his
toric Castine, according to plans
announced by the Dice's Head Devel-y
opment Co., an organization of Cas-
tine and Boothbay Harbor people,
the new colony organization includ-
ing the men who have attained
marked success in the Sprucewold
project which has, claimed national
attention. r
The new development is located at
the southern end of the Casttne
peninsula in the Dice's Head section
and comprises the former buildings
Of the late Frank P. Wood OF Ban
gor. Being woodland property right
at the seashore in a famous historic
region, the name selected by the de-
veIopers for the property, Colonial
Shores, is considered both appropri-
ate and descriptive.
Colonial Shores, as the name I'M
plies, has an atmosphere tinged with
historical interest, caressed by wood
land breezes and revivified by the
tang of salt sea breezes. Who
hears the name but brings to mind
the fact that Castine is 1.-THE Battle
Line of Four Nations" scene in
Colonial days of historic struggles Of
the French, Dutch, English and
Americans. And who hearing the
name but sees the cool paths in the
silent woods and hears the rush OF
surf on rocky crags-the shores OF
Dice's Head.
Included in the purchase made by
the Dice's Head Development Com
pany are several large, well-fur-
nished cottages and dining room,
known as Woods Inn. These form
the nucleus of the summer colony
which will be developed as Colonial
Shores. Groups of log cabins built
on the same plans as the well known
Nfckerson log cabin colony at
Sprucewold, are planned, several OF
which will be erected as models be-
fore the opening of the season.
Buildings at Colonial Shores, though
featuring the log cabin style, will
not be restricted to this type, al
though reasonable restrictions al
ways found in high class develop
ments will be enforced. Once the
was destroyed by fire years ago,
Colonial Shores may again have
famous hostelry, the plans of the de-
velopers including a great log cabin
hotel, similar to that at Boothbay
Harbor, the largest in the world, II
the demand for accommodations
warrants.
Perhaps nowhere in Maine is there
a fairer location for summer home
than at Colonial Shores. The de-
yelopment borders beautiful Penob-
scot bay, which stretches away to
the south and west, with 1slesboro
lust a mile or so across the green
waters and the blue hills of Camden
rising on the horizon. Above the
beach loom the cliffs of Dice's Head
and reaching back from the rocky
crags is a forest of "murmuring
pines and hemlocks," more fragrant
and beautiful than those of Evange-
line. immortal creation of the fam
Gus poet who once spent his vaca-
tions at Castine.
In building up Colonial Shores as
another Maine resort, the developers
and sales agents, who have already
done noteworthy work in broadcast
ing the fame Of the Pine Tree State
throughout the nation, plan to make
the log cabin colony as unique ana
artistic as it's kindred development
at Boothbay Harbor. Lots and small
estates will be sold and services and
plans offered by Parker T. Nicker-
son, originator of the log cabin
COLONY plan in Maine. Every posi-
BILE opportunity to shout the praises
of Maine as an unsurpassed summer
vacation land will be availed OF and
the developers hope to bring ad-
ditional fame to the State through
originality, thoroughness and SER
vice.
Colonial Shores Is peculiarly situ-
ated so that it Is able to offer to the
Maine home seeker and vacationist
"all the pleasures Of primitive living
with none Of the penalties" It Is
woodland and seashore combined,
away from "the maddening throng,"
yet near enough to the town OF Cas-
tine to afford all conveniences and
comforts. 1t is but five minutes
drive to the center of business ac-
tivity, yet for quietude and ex-
clusiveness of surroundings might
we'll be miles from nowhere.
Not only is the situation OF Colo
nial Shores beautiful, but 1t fairly
reeks with history. The British and
Americans battled on the heights
above this shore at the time OF the
Revolution. One who buys lot finds
himself within easy distance OF such
historical points as Trask's Rock,
Winona Cliff, Blockhouse Point, Pa
triot's Spring and dozens OF other
places whose traditions and legends
are as fascinating as the very names
which arouse curiosity and interest
when first heard.
The organization which has un-
dertaken to develop this beautiful
section comprises: Grace D. Noyes
of Castine, president: L. A., Blake OF