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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Places

"… rich history is embodied in its unique landscape and buildings. Though some of the buildings are gone, there are many rich stories to be told, a…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1950

"Note that this ski slope is on Morrison Hill and not on Titcomb Hill. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington High School Basketball Team, 1911

"Roderick (left front) and Roland Dingley (right front). View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - White's Graded School Series, Complete Arithmetic book, 1870

"Book published by Wilson, Hinkle and Company, Cincinnati, 1870 View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "What the book said to the Boy". Library bookmark.

"… Commercially printed bookmark, publisher and date unknown. Bookmarks were distributed by librarians to patrons as a courtesy."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Carolyn Stone

"It does not reflect the life and achievements of the woman, the professor, and the athlete. Carolyn A."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Index

"… Below is an alphabetical listing of the exhibits and Web pages of the Farmington Website 1840 Census Questions - Agriculture Abbott School -…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "Jaffery" a new novel. Publisher's promotion postcard.

"Locke published this in 1915. He was a prolific and popular novelist between 1900-1927. His novels have been made into twenty four movies, the most…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Life membership certificate, Farmington Public Library Association, 1917

"It is dated January 2, 1917, and signed by the President and the Treasurer of the Association. There is also a seal in the lower left-hand corner."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's First Grist Mill

"The grist mill allowed the first crops of wheat and corn to be milled into flour, which greatly increased the kinds of food the settlers ate, as well…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington High School girls basketball team, 1919

"… Shibles, Coach; Rosa Beisaw, Eleanor Strout and Freda Hillman (Weymouth). View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington Public Library, 1916

"Notice the unpaved street, the wooden fences, and the elm trees, which have long since been removed, due to the Dutch elm disease, which was…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Cutler Memorial Library, Farmington, 1903

"Notice the copper trim, eaves, downspouting, and roof finials that are still the bright copper as when they were installed."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "John Bunyon's Dream Story". Publishers promotional postcard. 1913.

"… Book: the Pilgrim's progress retold for children and adapted to school reading". 1913. This particular title was one of a series designed to…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Fair souvenir, Farmington Public Library, 1890

"Ice cream and lemonade were served during intermission. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - 1840 U.S. Census Questions

"What was the value of the ginseng and all other productions not before enumerated, you obtained from the forest in 1839? Back to History of…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Elizabeth Akers Allen, née Chase

"Her mother died when she was an infant, and her father moved the family to Farmington, where she attended Farmington Academy."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES Ladies' Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Back cover.

""The good-byes were spoken, and at an early hour the homeward journeys were taken up." On a Tuesday night, no less."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Flora Brooks, Lying in Repose, 1922

"… Francis Tufts was an original settler, and the family continues to reside in the area. At the request of the citizenry her remains were taken to…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution

"The original building was renovated and renamed the Prince Room, and is now used as a community meeting space."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Welcome

"Greely Middle School has been an active and willing partner on this project, and we hope to continue working with area students to create more…"

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Businesses

"… Businesses Businesses large and small have contributed to the growth Presque Isle."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Historical Buildings

"… of architecture, the regional natural resources and the methods of construction used illustrate its values and how it saw itself in relation to…"