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Item 6682

Danville Corner School, Danville, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Androscoggin Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Auburn; Danville Media: Photographic print

Item 6692

Sturgis Home, Danville, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Androscoggin Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Danville; Auburn Media: Photographic print

Item 6681

Children inside Danville Corner School, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Androscoggin Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Auburn; Danville Media: Photographic print

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Farm-yard Frames

Throughout New England, barns attached to houses are fairly common. Why were the buildings connected? What did farmers or families gain by doing this? The phenomenon was captured in the words of a children's song, "Big house, little house, back house, barn," (Thomas C. Hubka <em>Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn, the Connected Farm Buildings of New England,</em> University Press of New England, 1984.)

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Prisoners of War

Mainers have been held prisoners in conflicts fought on Maine and American soil and in those fought overseas. In addition, enemy prisoners from several wars have been brought to Maine soil for the duration of the war.

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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.