Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
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Description
Isaac Barker was a farmer on North Road, Houlton. When clay suitable for making bricks was found on his farm he started a small brickmaking business. The business grew to meet the demand for Houlton's growth. 1n 1894 and 1895 he was producing a million bricks a year. (Cora Putnam, "The Story of Houlton," 1958, p. 173)
About This Item
- Title: Isaac Barker, Houlton, ca. 1895
- Creation Date: circa 1895
- Subject Date: circa 1895
- Location: Houlton, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 12 cm x 9 cm
- Object Type: Image
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