Keywords: A Country Doctor
Item 16820
Home of Dr. Fred A. Bragdon, Main Street, Springvale, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Sanford Media: Print from Glass Negative
Item 9950
18 Bodwell Street, Sanford, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Sanford Media: Photographic print
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Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion
During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.
Exhibit
Biddeford, Saco and the Textile Industry
The largest textile factory in the country reached seven stories up on the banks of the Saco River in 1825, ushering in more than a century of making cloth in Biddeford and Saco. Along with the industry came larger populations and commercial, retail, social, and cultural growth.
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Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals
"Both early and modern times had doctors who were trained. Some doctors could be specialized, like the osteopathic doctor."
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Historic Hallowell - This won't hurt a bit!
"Benjamin VaughanMaine Historical Society Doctor Benjamin Vaughan came to Hallowell in 1796. He was born in Jamaica where his family owned extensive…"
Story
A Maine Family's story of being Prisoners of War in Manila
by Nicki Griffin
As a child, born after the war, I would hear these stories - glad they were finally written down
Story
My story about tours of duty in Vietnam
by Maynard Bradley
I served in the Army Special Forces as a Green Beret, it still effects me today.
