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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott and Fewacres, Farmington, 1903

"… deserving of the term "children's literature." He and his four sons had a long association with Farmington, and with the forerunner organizations…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Mildred Thomas and Harold Sawyer, ca. 1910

"… Public Library Description Handpainted and signed photograph of Harold Sawyer and Mildred Thomas."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - E. S. Dingley Corn Shop crew and huskers, Farmington Falls, ca. 1900

"Dingley Corn Shop crew and huskers, Farmington Falls, ca. 1900 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description Women and men are…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lydia Abbott Titcomb and Pine Tree Cottage, Farmington, ca. 1875

"Lydia Abbott Titcomb and Pine Tree Cottage, Farmington, ca. 1875 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description Pine Tree…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - The Lending Libraries of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"The library's catalogue was printed on cards, and as new books were ordered, new cards were printed and tied to the earlier cards."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Sears and Roebuck Company Building

"The local Sears and Roebuck building was built in 1947. This building replaced a mail order office. When it was built, the store was the second…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Canadian and Pacific Railroad

"The primary transportation was by horse and wagon. Houlton and Fort Fairfield were the first to get rail service."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Riverside Park and Arboretum

"… building, a lighted multi-use area, playground and picnic areas, boat ramp, gazebo and more. An arboretum which contains more than 20 species of…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad

"… and Aroostook Railroad X Text by Chandler and Gabby, students at Presque Isle Middle School Images from and the students X The B&A…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Bus Service, Presque Isle, 1957

"Bangor and Aroostook Railroad's magazine, "Maine Line," v. 5 #5, pp. 4-8; v. 6, #1, pp. 4-7. Note the Braden Theater and Al's Food Shop on Main…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, Presque Isle, 1908

"Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, Presque Isle, 1908 Contributed by Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library Description The original…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Main and State streets, Presque Isle, 1929

"Main and State streets, Presque Isle, 1929 Contributed by Presque Isle Historical Society Description A band forms at the corner of State…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook GP-38, Presque Isle, 1991

"Bangor and Aroostook GP-38, Presque Isle, 1991 Contributed by Oakfield Historical Society Description Bangor and Aroostook Railroad's…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library

"… Presque Isle Middle School students Images from and the students X Before the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library was established, library…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Train Station, Presque Isle, ca. 1908

"Walls floors and ceiling of office are wooden. Stove in middle of room has coal scuttle next to it. Large desk on right is high, requiring clerk to…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Phair House, the Bellstead and the Social Security Building

"Phair House, the Bellstead and the Social Security Building X Text by Sebastian and Scott, students at Presque Isle Middle School Images from…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad and Maine Public Service Building

"Aroostook Valley Railroad and Maine Public Service Building X Text by Jacob and Craig, students at Presque Isle Middle School Edited by Presque…"

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad and Maine Public Service Company building, Presque Isle, 1921

"… companies, the Aroostook Valley Railroad (AVR) and Maine Public Service on the northwest corner of Second and State Streets."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Train Crossing the Aroostook River Bridge, Presque Isle, c. 1990

"Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Train Crossing the Aroostook River Bridge, Presque Isle, c. 1990 Contributed by Oakfield Historical Society…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Julia Harris May poetry collection, 1903

"Also includes engravings and photographs of Strong and Farmington. It was published by Knowlton & McLeary Co., Printers of Farmington in 1903."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Welcome

"We also invite you to join that journey with us and share what you know about Farmington and help us share it with the world."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"… at the school, specializing in calisthenics and kinesiology Business and Political Leaders Leonard Atwood 1852-1902: President of Wiscasset…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Arts Study Club Program, Farmington, 1930-1931

"… topics and presenters. Pictured is the front and back cover of the 1930 program, which lists such topics as "Gothic Architecture in France" and…"