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Historical Items

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Item 26955

National Community Christmas tree coming down, Presque Isle, 1959

Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1959 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print

Item 26941

Cutting down the National Community Christmas tree, Presque Isle, 1959, 1959

Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1959 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print

Item 26942

National Community Christmas tree Presque Isle Committee, 1959

Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1959 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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In Time and Eternity: Shakers in the Industrial Age

"In Time and Eternity: Maine Shakers in the Industrial Age 1872-1918" is a series of images that depict in detail the Shakers in Maine during a little explored time period of expansion and change.

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Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

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From French Canadians to Franco-Americans

French Canadians who emigrated to the Lewiston-Auburn area faced discrimination as children and adults -- such as living in "Little Canada" tenements and being ridiculed for speaking French -- but also adapted to their new lives and sustained many cultural traditions.

Site Pages

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Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"National Community Christmas Tree - 1959 It has been a tradition for our President to light a national Christmas tree beginning in 1923 with…"

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"… sponsors many annual community events such as Christmas caroling, food drives, and theatrical events."

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"Gathering balsam fir tips for the manufacture of Christmas wreaths, cutting fire wood and raking blueberries offers seasonal employment."