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Contributed by Blue Hill Historical Society

Description

A view from "The Neck" in Blue Hill Falls region of Blue Hill over the reversing falls and the iron bridge that was built in 1883 to Mill Island on the other side of the bridge. The iron bridge replaced earlier wooden bridges that were prone to washing away in high water and was itself replaced in 1926 by a concrete bridge that remains in place today. The reversing falls have long been a popular spot for visitors, beginning with the "Red Paint" people and other early native American tribes.

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About This Item

• Title: Summer Outing at Blue Hill Falls, ca. 1910
• Creation Date: circa 1910
• Subject Date: circa 1910
• Location: Blue Hill Falls, Blue Hill, Hancock County, ME
• Media: Postcard
• Dimensions: 8.7 cm x 13.4 cm
• Local Code: HHPH 1750
• Collection: Robert V. Sweetall collection of early Blue Hill postcards
• Object Type: Image

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Standardized Subject Headings

• Waterfalls--Maine--Blue Hill
• Bridges--Maine--Blue Hill
• Country life--Maine--Blue Hill
• Picnics--Maine--Blue Hill
• Meetings--Maine--Blue Hill

Other Keywords

• iron bridge
• Mill Island
• reversing falls
• summer outing

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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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