Keywords: Minerals
Item 28790
Contributed by: Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum Date: circa 1821 Location: Paris Media: Stone, wood
Item 55203
L.C. Bates Museum Mineral Collection, Fairfield, ca. 1955
Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1955 Location: Fairfield Media: Photographic print
Item 61032
5 Leighton Avenue, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: James E. Miner Use: Dwelling - Single family
Item 151354
Wampole Spring House, Poland, 1895
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1895 Location: Poland Client: H. K. Wampole and Co. Architect: John Calvin Stevens
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George Popham and a group of fellow Englishmen arrived at the mouth of the Kennebec River, hoping to trade with Native Americans, find gold and other valuable minerals, and discover a Northwest passage. In 18 months, the fledgling colony was gone.
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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.
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Historic Hallowell - Industry on the Bombahook Citations
"N.p.: n.p., n.d. Alden, Andrew. " Abrasive Minerals." 25 Apr. 2011. http://sawdustmaking.com/Sandpaper…"
