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Historical Items

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Item 26622

O'Brien and Ruggles Houses, Thomaston, ca. 1960

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1960 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

Item 27973

Fales Edgarton House, Thomaston, ca. 1870

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1870 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

Item 68695

Main & Alfred Streets, Biddeford, ca. 1915

Contributed by: An individual through Biddeford Historical Society Date: 1915-10-02 Location: Biddeford 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.

Exhibit

Moosehead Steamboats

After the canoe, steamboats became the favored method of transportation on Moosehead Lake. They revolutionized movement of logs and helped promote tourism in the region.

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Civil War Soldiers Impact Pittsfield

Although not everyone in town supported the war effort, more than 200 Pittsfield men served in Civil War regiments. Several reminders of their service remain in the town.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"… Eugene Hale, Maine Governor Samuel Streeter Marble, attorney Elbridge Gerry Harlow, trial justice John Mason Eustis and future governor of Oregon…"

Site Page

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The John Ruggles House

"… married the Honorable John O’Brien, who owned the marble manufactory at Mill River, and they built the house to the west in a similar federal…"

Site Page

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early 1800s

"… the bridge and to the north, upon which several mills and a marble factory were built. <- Prev. Page .............................. Next Page ->"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Tammy Ackerman: Falling in love with Biddeford
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Someone "from away" who fell in love with Biddeford and contributed to its transformation

Story

Annette Addorio: 100+ years of memories from full life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

From 1914 to 2018, highlights from my life in Biddeford

Story

Spiros Droggitis: From Biddeford to Washington DC and back
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A Greek family's impact: from the iconic Wonderbar Restaurant to Washington DC