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Item 5873

Chefs in the kitchen, Sandy Point Camp, 1896

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1896 Media: Photographic print

Item 22368

Lunksoos Camp, Wassataquoik River, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Patten Lumbermen's Museum Date: circa 1905 Location: T3 R7 WELS Media: photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 149140

Forbes residence kitchen garden masonry remodeling, New Canaan, CT, 1999

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1999 Location: New Canaan Clients: Walter Forbes; Carin Forbes Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates

Online Exhibits

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Summer Folk: The Postcard View

Vacationers, "rusticators," or tourists began flooding into Maine in the last quarter of the 19th century. Many arrived by train or steamer. Eventually, automobiles expanded and changed the tourist trade, and some vacationers bought their own "cottages."

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George W. Hinckley and Needy Boys and Girls

George W. Hinckley wanted to help needy boys. The farm, school and home he ran for nearly sixty nears near Fairfield stressed home, religion, education, discipline, industry, and recreation.

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Carl A. Garris Jr. with lobsters, Portland, 1926

Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

Site Pages

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Breaking ground for renovation, Strong Public School, ca. 1996

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"… a new art and music room added, and an all new kitchen and cafeteria. New windows, lighting, heating and ventilation systems installed, and…"

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Main Street through "the village," Strong, ca. 1890

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"He would operate by candle or lamp light in the kitchen, if necessary. One variation of such dedication tells of a trip to New Vineyard across Porter…"

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Champlain Society, Mount Desert Island, 1881

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 1 of 2

"… learning from nature, in the health benefits of outdoor pursuits, and in science education. A crew consisting of “Captain” Charles Eliot, his…"