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Description
Former Governor Abner Coburn and his brother and business partner, Philander, built this home in Skowhegan. This photo shows a patriotic event, most likely a July 4th parade
The marching units are elements of the Grand Army of the Republic from Skowhegan and surrounding communities.
Governor Coburn served his term during the Civil War and was always supportive of veterans groups during his lifetime.
About This Item
- Title: Gov. Coburn house, parade, Skowhegan, ca. 1885
- Creator: Colby T. Huff
- Creation Date: circa 1885
- Subject Date: circa 1885
- Location: Skowhegan, Somerset County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 20.5 cm x 25 cm
- Local Code: Governor Coburn Home085.BA.25.27
- Collection: Bloomfield Academy Collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Veterans--Maine
- Governors--Maine
- Parades & processions
- Grand Army of the Republic
- Military parades--Maine--Skowhegan
- Fourth of July
- Coburn, Abner, 1803-1885--Homes and haunts--Maine--Skowhegan
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Veterans
- Decorations
People
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Skowhegan History House66 Elm Street, PO Box 832, Skowhegan, ME 04976
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