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Ice harvesting, Cascade Pond, Hallowell, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1930 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Cascade Pond, Ice cutting, Hallowell, ca. 1932

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1932 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Making Paper, Making Maine

Paper has shaped Maine's economy, molded individual and community identities, and impacted the environment throughout Maine. When Hugh Chisholm opened the Otis Falls Pulp Company in Jay in 1888, the mill was one of the most modern paper-making facilities in the country, and was connected to national and global markets. For the next century, Maine was an international leader in the manufacture of pulp and paper.

Historic Hallowell - Ice Harvesting on Cascade Pond

"… set up to start cutting.” The Moores cut ice on Cascade Pond, above the first dam on Vaughan Brook."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Harvesting on Cascade Pond ~ A Family Affair

"Cascade Pond - Vaughan HomesteadHubbard Free Library Once there was enough ice for the horses then you would cut holes and set up the loading…"