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Include this ? I keep on running accross this Park but there seems to be about no information around. Amusement ? I doubt it but it was a Recreational Park beyond just the 'normal' Park.

WINDEMERE PARK

This park is situated upon the east shore of Lake Winnecook, one mile from Unity Village. It was purchased from Eben F. Thompson by the Unity Lake Land and Improvement Association, and covers thirty acres. One-half of the lot is covered with noble pines, and thrifty cedar and fir trees, making it one of the healthiest spots to be found ï¿½ an ideal resting place.

For eleven years, James R. Taber was president and general manager of the association. When he took charge, there was no water upon the place. A meeting of the stockholders was called to see what action they would take about piping water from a spring which they owned, about one-half mile distant. Authority was given to do this work. Capt. Chas. Baker, James R. Taber and L. H. Mosher were placed in charge. The job cost $700.00.

Hon. A. J. Billings, then a member of the State Senate, took some of the water to the State Board of Health at Augusta for analysis. Doctor Billings re- ceived the following letter: Hon. A. J. Bilhngs......