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Bridge over Swift River, 1901

Contributed by: Mexico Historical Society Date: circa 1901 Location: Mexico Media: Photograph on postcard

Sketch of Androscoggin River, ca. 1830

Contributed by: Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library Date: circa 1830 Location: Lewiston Media: Watercolor

From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

Clean Water: Muskie and the Environment

Maine Senator Edmund S. Muskie earned the nickname "Mr. Clean" for his environment efforts during his tenure in Congress from 1959 to 1980. He helped created a political coalition that passed important clean air and clean water legislation, drawing on his roots in Maine.

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 2 of 3

"The first bridge to cross the Swift River was in the Hale section of town. This bridge was swept away during the freshet of 1869."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"In 1798 a road to the Swift River along the Androscoggin River was built and called Rumford Road, now River Road."