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Description
The Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth Fair was held at the Nutter family field at Pleasant Hill in Scarborough. The fair started about in 1875 and stopped in 1900. In the days before automobiles it was the only time of the year that women from various sections of town could meet. The men met at Town Meetings during the year.
About This Item
- Title: Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth Fair, ca. 1900
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
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Locations:
- Pleasant Hill, Scarborough, Cumberland County, ME
- Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Carts & wagons--Maine--Scarborough
- Fairs--Maine--Scarborough
- Agricultural exhibitions--Maine--Scarborough
- Fairs--Maine--Cape Elizabeth
- Carriages & coaches--Maine--Scarborough
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Scarborough Historical Society & MuseumPO Box 156, Scarborough, ME 04070-0156
(207) 885-9997
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