Maine Memory Network

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Architecture

"… From the first humble log cabin beginnings, Colony architecture has come to reflect that of many other Maine communities founded in the late 19th…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Colony Continues to Grow, 1874 - 1900

"The success of the colony was reported in the newspapers the following year. Thomas himself wrote that he only told stories of the victories of the…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Agricultural Statistics of the Colony, 1870 to 1880

"Agricultural Statistics of the Colony, 1870 to 1880 1870 rye, winter wheat - 20 acres planted 1871 wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn, beans, and…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Industry

"… Stockholm to become the industrial center of the Colony. Logs could be floated, and steam-driven factories were set up along the river banks."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - A Photo Essay of Hand Tools Found in the Swedish Colony

"A Photo Essay of Hand Tools Found in the Swedish Colony Click to view the photo essay Tools were a necessary part of every farmer's and…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Welcome - Valkommen

"Our communities include New Sweden, Stockholm, Westmanland, and Woodland. The Colony also expanded into the surrounding towns of Perham, Connor, and…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The History of Stockholm

"Work Cited: www.geocities.com/mscguide/sthis.html, Maine Swedish Colony, 5/24/06 www.mainememory.net, 5/25/06"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony

"Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony New Sweden fields, ca. 1938New Sweden Historical Society Before the Swedes, there was the forest."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Student Projects

"… / Local History Unit about the Maine Swedish Colony. The first projects were created in the spring of 2006 and during the 2006-07 school year."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Project Partners

"Maine Swedish Colony Maine's Swedish Colony Incorporated PO Box 50 New Sweden, ME 04762 New Sweden School The New Sweden School is a K - 8 school…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Olof Nylander, 1864-1943

"… of the natural history of the Swedish Colony and the surrounding Aroostook County communities."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - New Sweden Athletic Club

"… by the Swedes when they settled the Swedish Colony. Children used Swedish snowshoes which are also known as “skidor” (long and narrow skis)."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Coming of the Swedes, 1870-73

"A survey of the Colony in 1873 found that a population of 600 had cleared 1500 acres of land and built 130 homes and nearly 130 barns."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Eureka Hall, Stockholm

"At first the building consisted of three stories and was all once a general store. It had a wide variety of businesses and was a big part of town."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Maine Railroads

"As a result of building the Aroostook railroad, the Aroostook Construction Company was formed. At the time they were just building the railroad."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Stockholm, Maine

"This made it possible for a building to be made. This building was run by the Odd Fellows in the 1920s for ten years."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - About This Project

"About This Project This project was a part of pilot effort by Maine Historical Society, under funding from a private foundation, to support…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The First 51 Settlers

"The First 51 Settlers Mrs. Sara Bodin, Woodland, ca. 1880New Sweden Historical Society The First Settlers consisted of 22 men, 11 women, and…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Landeen Family History

"Landeen Family History Landeen Family, New Sweden, ca. 1890New Sweden Historical Society My great grandmother Annie came from Sweden when she…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Mills and Homes in Stockholm

"Mills and Homes in Stockholm Collins Lumber Mill, Stockholm. c. 1940Stockholm Historical Society The town of Stockholm once was a booming town…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"It was a typical colonial American town, well placed along trade routes and a bustling hub. Lumber was one of the earliest and most successful…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Kennebec Proprietors Biographies

"The inclusion of "late Colony of New-Plymouth" and their common name "Plymouth Company" was intentionally tied to the Plymouth Colony to justify…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"Though short-lived, that British colony marked the beginning of more permanent settlement along the western side of the river in what became known as…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… meat, fish and produce for the expanding summer colony. During peak season delivery trucks hurried about to the summer cottages and large yachts…"