Main Street butter line, Biddeford, 1943

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Main Street butter line, Biddeford, 1943

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Citizens of Biddeford wait in line along Main Street to buy rationed butter at 8:00 a.m. During World War II, many basic items, such as gas, groceries, and household supplies, were needed for the war effort and rationed to the public. Americans were asked to conserve on everything.

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  • Title: Main Street butter line, Biddeford, 1943
  • Creation Date: 1943
  • Subject Date: 1943
  • Location: Biddeford, York County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 12.4 cm x 20 cm
  • Local Code: 0515
  • Collection: General Image Collection
  • Object Type: Image

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