{"product_id":"boothbay-harbor-maine-holiday-ornament-harbor-footbridge","title":"Boothbay Harbor Maine Holiday Ornament - Harbor Footbridge","description":"\u003c!-- Boothbay Harbor Maine Holiday Ornament - Harbor Footbridge | new build, Winter Walk WW2-02 | order: hook, pitch with facts, QUICK FACTS, story --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Version: R4.3SP town ornament | GKP (number assigned at run) R1 17\/44 + R2 20\/36 = 37\/80 (46.2%) | 2026-11-11_002 --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Keywords: 26 published, volume-tier ordered | article:tag 14 | FAQPage x4 | Buttons: four-slot standard, 1 top \/ 1 bottom --\u003e\n\u003c!-- IP Clean | Content audit: PASS --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/collections\/crystal-glass-town-ornaments\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#F0EAD6;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #D8CFB6;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSee All Town \u0026amp; Animal Ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-ornament-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Boothbay Harbor footbridge, bridge house and all, the walk everyone takes across the water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSooner or later every visit to Boothbay Harbor includes the walk across. This ornament draws the long wooden footbridge on its pilings, the little house perched midway, and the boats moored on either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the piece for the family that comes up every summer and for the couple who come in December for the lights. It is a three-inch round of faceted crystal glass on a red ribbon, printed so the open areas of the drawing let the light through, in your choice of a white or gold gift box. Give it to anyone who has stood at the rail with an ice cream watching the lobster boats, which is nearly everyone who has been here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-facts-box\" style=\"background:#f7f7f7; border:1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px 8px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#555; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eQuick Facts — Harbor Footbridge Ornament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Subject: The wooden footbridge across the inner harbor, with its bridge house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Town: Boothbay Harbor, Maine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Size: 3 in (76 mm) round, faceted edge, red ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Material: crystal glass, line-drawn art printed to let the crystal show through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Packaging: white or gold gift box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Made to order in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Ships free in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-ornament-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuther Maddocks built the bridge in 1901 for $1,500, to link the head of the harbor with the east side on foot. Ice carried parts of it away in 1918 and again in 1928, and each time the town put it back. It was rehabilitated in 1979, repaired in 2017 and renovated in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bridge that only carries walkers has no business lasting more than a century on a working harbor, but this one has, because the town will not do without it. It slows people down in the best way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/pages\/all-products\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#F0EAD6;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #D8CFB6;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eShop All Towns \u0026amp; Items\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-meta\" style=\"display:none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"boothbay harbor, boothbay maine, boothbay harbor maine, footbridge, maine coast, maine harbor, midcoast maine, boothbay harbor footbridge, boothbay harbor lights, boothbay lights, harbor gifts, maine decor, wooden footbridge, boothbay festival of lights, boothbay footbridge, boothbay harbor christmas, boothbay harbor gifts, boothbay harbor history, boothbay harbor maine christmas, boothbay region, coastal ornament, footbridge boothbay harbor, harbor decor, lobster boat ornament, maine christmas gifts, maine souvenir\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"boothbay harbor\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"boothbay maine\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"boothbay harbor maine\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"footbridge\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"maine coast\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"maine harbor\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"midcoast maine\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"boothbay harbor footbridge\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"boothbay harbor lights\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"boothbay lights\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"harbor gifts\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"maine decor\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"wooden footbridge\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"boothbay festival of lights\"\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does the Harbor Footbridge ornament show?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The wooden footbridge across the inner harbor at Boothbay Harbor, Maine, on its pilings with the bridge house midway and moored boats alongside.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How old is the Boothbay Harbor footbridge?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Luther Maddocks built the footbridge in 1901 for $1,500. It was restored after ice damage in 1918 and 1928, rehabilitated in 1979, repaired in 2017 and renovated in 2023.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the ornament made of, and how is it packaged?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A three-inch round of faceted crystal glass with a red ribbon. The line-drawn art is printed so the open areas let the crystal show through. It comes in a white or gold gift box, is made to order in the USA and ships free in the U.S.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this ornament an official Boothbay Harbor souvenir?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. It is original art by Merlin Classics, an independent shop, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any town office, museum or organization.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Merlin Classics","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Circle + White Gift Packaging","offer_id":51591911014617,"sku":"86549648063649152304","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Circle + Gold Gift Packaging","offer_id":51591911047385,"sku":"17897599152590581900","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9374\/9465\/files\/6264005393344017350_2048.jpg?v=1794456009","url":"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/products\/boothbay-harbor-maine-holiday-ornament-harbor-footbridge","provider":"Merlin Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}