‘Mini-Molly’ booth debuts
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Historical Society has a beautiful new ticket booth thanks to the skills of students from Presque Isle High School’s building trades program and the donation of materials from A & L Construction.
The ticket booth, designed to look like a miniature Molly the Trolley, is constructed of wood with arched windows and slightly “curved” front and is on wheels. It can be plugged in to an electrical source, giving it interior lighting and outlets for a fan, space heater or even an electronic cash register.
Built primarily by seniors (now graduates) Matthew McKenna and Josh Boucher, the structure even arrived painted in Molly’s signature red and green. The Historical Society added reflectors and headlight decals to finish the look.
“Mini-Molly will allow society volunteers to stay warm while selling tickets during the Haunted Lantern Tours in October or cooler during summer months. In addition, it offers a sense of security for our volunteers who are handling cash without worrying who might be walking up behind them”, said Society Secretary/Treasurer Kim Smith.
Smith can attest to its functionality, as she worked the Presque Isle Elks Club’s Fourth of July event on Riverside Drive, giving out information on the historical group’s tours and programs from the comfort of the booth.
“It is also nice that we can transport it to various events to provide a little more exposure for the society,” Smith added. “To carry on the theme of the trolley, we even have red upholstered stools inside to match the bench cushions on board the trolley.”
Craig Green, historical society president, commented that he was very impressed with the construction of the booth. “I am extremely thankful for the work of the students and for the ongoing support from area businesses like A & L Construction,” said Green.
The Presque Isle Historical Society is a 501c3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to study, promote and preserve the history, culture, heritage and physical artifacts of Presque Isle for present and future generations. For more information on its tours and programs, or to make a tax deductible contribution, visitpihistory.org or call (207) 762-1151.
