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Historic Clothing Collection - Cotton twill bell bottom pants, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"Cotton twill bell bottom pants, ca. 1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item…"

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

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

"One of the most beloved was Dr. Charles Bell. The nearest hospital was in Lewiston, but Dr. Bell traveled to residences no matter what the weather."

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Hotel Strong, with Forster Toothpick Mill beyond, Strong, ca. 1905

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"Charles Bell and owned by the Forster Manufacturing Company. Tourists on their way to or from the Rangeley Lakes often stopped at the hotel (which…"

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Loading deer on the train at Strong station, ca. 1915

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"… in Maine like the Grey Ghost, the Parmachenee Bell, and the Big Brother. Fishermen and women would use bamboo for the material to make fishing…"

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Wooden pantry box of T. L. Richardson, Strong, ca. 1870

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"… farmers named the factory the Sandy River Cheese Company. The cost of purchasing the land and building the factory was $1,656.00."

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"He re-enlisted January 1, 1864, and transferred to Company A. Sometimes soldiers thought that they would only be serving for six months, and most…"

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Welcome to Strong sign, Strong, ca. 1950

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Resources

"… Joshua Lawrence Chamberlin, Federal Publishing Company, 1908, reprint 2003 Remembering Franklin County, Luann Yetter, The History Press, 2009…"

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Primary, grammar and high school building, Strong, ca. 1905

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"Other companies processed and distributed milk, cream, and butter, and the surplus milk was used to make cheese."

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Rural Free Delivery Driver, Strong, ca. 1915

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"The Strong Water Company was created by an act of the Legislature on March 15, 1899. A corporation of seven townspeople was formed to construct and…"

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Ox team, Upper Main Street, Strong, ca. 1910

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… wood products were manufactured in Strong by the company carrying his name. (In 1947 a disastrous fire destroyed the plant, and production was…"

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Portrait of Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby, 1894

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"… for the cabin was provided by Redington Lumber Company and there were exhibits of taxidermy, hunting and fishing gear from all over the state."

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"He served in Company L of the First Cavalry. Edmund was wounded on August 20, 1862. He was then captured on June 24,1864, at St."

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Share Certificate, Franklin Farmers Co-Operative Tel. Co., Strong, 1912

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

"When the Somerset Telephone Company offered dial telephone service to the twelve exchanges in Somerset and Franklin counties in 1959, the era of…"

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"Prominent Women Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Julia Harris May poetry collection, 1903Farmington Public Library…"

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"The Bridge That Changed The Map Text By: Carl W. Stinchfield Return to Online Exhibits Maps are often changed when bridges are built which alter the…"