Maine Memory Network

Bloomfield Academy Building, Skowhegan, 2003

Contributed by: An individual through Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1840 Location: Skowhegan Media: Color print scanned in grayscale

Bloomfield Bridge, Skowhegan, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1890 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Merrin residence, Cortlandt Manor, NY, 1987-2003

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1987–2003 Location: Cortlandt Client: Seth Merrin Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates

Student Exhibit: Bloomfield Academy

In 1842, the new Bloomfield Academy was constructed in Skowhegan. The new brick building replaced the very first Bloomfield Academy, a small wooden building that had been built in 1814 and served as the high school until 1871. After that, it housed elementary school classes until 1980.

Student Exhibit: Can You Help Our Free Skowhegan Public Library?

The Skowhegan Free Public Library was built in 1889 with money donated by Abner Coburn and the town of Skowhegan. Mr. Coburn left $30,000 in his will towards the building of the library. In 2005, for the library to fully keep up with their programs need to make some renovations. These changes would allow for more use of technology, more room for children's programs, and provide handicap accessibility.

Skowhegan Community History - Bloomfield Academy

"Bloomfield Academy Bloomfield AcademySkowhegan History House The Canaan Academy was first incorporated by the court of Massachusetts on Feb…"

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"Milburn and Bloomfield were established on opposite banks of the river. By 1861, inhabitants found it more efficient to work as one, and combined…"