1909 glass plate negative courtesy of the McArthur Library in Biddeford.

A 1909 glass plate negative from the collection of Biddeford’s McArthur Library shows the Ocean View Hotel in Biddeford Pool.

The same building, pictured below on Dec. 27, 2014, now houses the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, a venue for church programs and retreats.

Jill Brady/Staff Photographer