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These sites were created for each contributing partner or as part of collaborative community projects through Maine Memory. Learn about collaborative projects on MMN.
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A historic mill museum dedicated to creating exhibits that will educate the community and highlight mill history; as a research collection to assist the public in locating information on the mill's buildings, history and employees; and to ensure the story of Biddeford's economic and industrial revolution remains relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.
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"Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor 21st Century Decline In 2008, a fire erupted in the Colonial’s restaurant on Main Street and…"
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"Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor Main Street in the 20th century Red Cross Car and Trailer, Main Street, Northeast Harbor…"
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"Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor A TALE OF BOOM AND DECLINE Text by Brook Ewing Minner and Hannah Stevens, with additional…"
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"… the war but were unable to recover from the economic hardships they faced during and after the Civil War."
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"… paid by the cities, had an overall negative economic impact upon Biddeford and Saco. The war years in the city were difficult; high taxes, city…"
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"The looming crises of economic collapse, aftermath of war markets and changing business practice would have their impacts in due time. Next..."
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War & Biddeford
"From 1861-65 Biddeford faced economic and social hardships which would take years to overcome, in addition to an ever deepening city debt that…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 3 of 3
"… paid by the city, the war had an overall negative economic impact upon Biddeford. As often happens, businesses which can support war necessities…"
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Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century
"… the town's many businesses however, a worldwide economic recession was descending on Surry and its robust economy was drawing to a close."
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Surry by the Bay - History of Surry
"… "the happy home of hundreds.” Despite occasional economic, political, and cultural differences throughout the past century, this coastal town's…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - RESOURCES
"RESOURCES PLEASE NOTE: The Biddeford Heritage Project made extensive use of the local newspaper, in its many incarnations, in researching for the…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words
"The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words B.H.S. Project ASPIRE Tyshon & Mrs. Doherty prepare to photograph artifacts X "It was wonderful working…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US
"ABOUT US Biddeford High School - B.H.S. Project ASPIRE At Biddeford High School, our shared vision is that all students will graduate with the…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - HISTORY
"HISTORY of Biddeford...a Maine river town Text by Renée DesRoberts Research & editorial assistance provided by Sally Leahey, Raymond Gaudette…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Cities of Smoke and Soot
"Cities of Smoke and Soot Aftermath of Harmon's Corner Fire, 1911McArthur Public Library Headline about the fire which consumed Biddeford's…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 2 of 3
"A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) The second decade of the 19th century kicked off a period of immense change for Biddeford and Saco."
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 1 of 3
"A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) Letter to Captain Nathaniel Goodwin of Biddeford, 1818McArthur Public Library After the Revolution was…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford
"IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford J.G. Deering & Son Lumber Co., Biddeford, ca."
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...
"EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine... Our history is a rich tapestry of people, places, ideas and innovations."
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - CONTACT
"CONTACT Balloon view of Saco Bay, including Biddeford Pool, ca. 1880McArthur Public Library Got a question or comment about what you have seen…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers
"Biddeford's Movers & Shakers Photograph by Jaimee Beatson, Biddeford High School X Why do we see the name "Thacher" everywhere in Biddeford…"
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"VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) First Universalist Church, Biddeford, 1955McArthur Public Library Small, innovative…"
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"VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) Shops in the Exchange Block, Biddeford, ca."