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Item 17317

Bureau of Standards railroad scale testing car, 1960

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: 1960 Media: Photographic print

Item 25592

Testing a new fire engine, Biddeford, 1909

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1909-05-24 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Motor Coachmen and their Stanley Cars, Poland Spring, 1911

Auto Racing in Maine: 1911

The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.

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Civil Defense: Fear and Safety

In the 1950s and the 1960s, Maine's Civil Defense effort focused on preparedness for hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters and a more global concern, nuclear war. Civil Defense materials urged awareness, along with measures like storing food and other staple items and preparing underground or other shelters.

Exhibit

Southern Cross commemorative print, ca. 1928

Harry Lyon: An Old Sea Dog Takes to the Air

Through a chance meeting, Harry Lyon of Paris Hill became the navigator on the 1928 flight of the Southern Cross, the first trans-Pacific flight. His skill as a navigator, despite his lack of experience, was a key factor on the flight's success.

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Maternity, Hallowell Granite Works, ca. 1895

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Summary Notes

"… out and working and putting their skills to the test to see how fast they could turn all the power back on."

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… could also stroll Riverside Park’s midway and test their skill at the shooting gallery and baseball throw at the arcades, or visit the concession…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"The following winter of 1817 was bitter cold, testing even the most hearty of folks. The history books say the cold weather was most likely caused by…"