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Houlton Maine..200 Years Old! See The Movie At Temple Theatre January 21st!

houlton maine,temple theatre,mooers realty,blogs,aroostook county,history of houlton dvdThis past year, a super dvd movie with tons of old photos, vintage movie footage, early maps and local talent re-enacment of Maine history was crafted into "The Story Of Houlton, Maine". The local two screen Temple Theatre with balconies on each side is an historic dream too...carefully restored to reflect the period of early silver screen grandeur! Since 1913, this theatre is the setting for the local showing of Houlton from its first establishment by Joseph Houlton who rode by horse up from Salem Massachusetts. See the movers and shakers and early settlers who shaped the great place Houlton is today. History helps give perspective and the vision of the early town fathers. It explains the process that lead to where we are today and how we got there. Showings January 21st at 6:30 and 7pm for one dollar admission, with proceeds to go to the Houlton Historical Museum, the driving force that got the special dvd under written and produced. Copies of the dvd available for $20 and worth every penny to share with youngsters and old alike. The early Bangor and Aroostook Railroad, life before the Interstate 95 opened up the area, Ricker College and the great golden potato that put Maine on the map! You'llhoulton maine,mooers realty,aerial image,aroostook county see how the Maine / Canadian border was established back when Maine was part of Massachusetts and details of the Bloodless Aroostook Canadian War. Details on the great fire in the early 1900's and the resilient spirit that brought the town back bigger than ever proving when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Early governors, senators, supreme court justices and more all covered in detail on this historic dvd that is a rich experience for anyone. How Houlton International Airport played a big part in World War Two complete with photos of airplanes, German prisoner of war potato pickers and the one by one technological advancements as they came into Houlton and subsequent effect. Temple Theatre information and what's showing today all detailed on their complete site that features a virtual tour of Houlton Maine too!
Posted Tuesday Jan 15