Riverton Park, Trolley Parks part two

This is blog number 1425, it's been about four years now, on un-hospitalized days or Hollie's vacation days.

Riverton Casino, Portland 1910 - click to enlarge
Photo: Seashore Trolley Museum via www.mainememory.net

  For twenty cents Portland Railway riders could board a trolley on Preble Street and be transported to Maine's most luxurious casino.  It was a popular destination, 10,000 people showed up on opening day.  There were bridal showers, card tournaments, or you could watch the Great Roberto parachute from a hot air balloon, he was The Human Meteor.
  There were parks along the Presumpscot River, outdoor movies, and boat rides.  Ahhh! The fresh air and still in the city.
  The casino operated into the 1900's but after World War Two when the lines shut down the place was razed and city housing now is on that site along with a nice golf course.

The indoor reading room/dining area/smoking lounge - click to enlarge
Photo: Seashore Trolley Museum via www.mainememory.net

The Red Room, 1907, parties in luxury - click to enlarge
Photo: Seashore Trolley Museum via www.mainememory.net