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Contributed by Blue Hill Historical Society

Description

The first South Blue Hill post office was established in 1866. This building served as the post office as well as a store in South Blue Hill by the early 20th century. The postmaster was Benjamin E. Sylvester, who was named postmaster in June 1896. The post office in South Blue Hill was closed in 1923 or 1924 and began operation at a new location in the 1940s.

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About This Item

• Title: South Blue Hill Post Office, ca. 1910
• Creation Date: circa 1910
• Subject Date: circa 1910
• Location: South Blue Hill, Blue Hill, Hancock County, ME
• Media: Postcard
• Dimensions: 8.6 cm x 13.6 cm
• Local Code: HHPH 2205
• Collection: Robert V. Sweetall collection of early Blue Hill postcards
• Object Type: Image

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Standardized Subject Headings

• Post offices--Maine--Blue Hill
• Buildings--Maine--Blue Hill
• Postmasters--Maine--Blue Hill
• Stores & shops--Maine--Blue Hill

People

• Sylvester, Benjamin E.

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For more information about this item, contact:

Blue Hill Historical Society
PO Box 710, 3 Water Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614

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