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Franco-American Heritage Center at St. Mary's
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers
"Lausier, Esq. From "The Franco-Americans of the state of Maine" (1915) X Every town and city has their prominent citizens, their town fathers…"
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"The Franco community, while shunning assimilation for "la survivance" of the French culture, championed the expansion of educational opportunities…"
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"… heavily for women workers, both Anglo and Franco. The introduction of daycare centers so that able-bodied mothers could work even part time to…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - RESOURCES
"1968: A1. Print. (S) Lawton, R.J. Franco-Americans of the state of Maine, U.S.A., and their achievements: historical, descriptive, and biographical."
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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 3 of 3
"A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) Lt. John R. Andrews, Biddeford, ca. 1861McArthur Public Library CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT…"
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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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"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."
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""Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club "Rocking Chair Row" program, Biddeford, 1930Biddeford Historical…"
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"VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) Main Street, Biddeford, 1909McArthur Public Library At the…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War & Biddeford
"The Civil War & Biddeford X Confederate money, 1862Biddeford Historical Society "It is with feelings of patriotic pride that I refer to…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXHIBITS
"EXHIBITS NEW! THE CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION ERAS AS EXPERIENCED IN BIDDEFORD AND SACO A fresh look into a tumultuous era for the people of…"
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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Shipbuilding in Biddeford: Lore, Leaders, and Legacy
"Shipbuilding in Biddeford: Lore, Leaders, and Legacy 3-masted schooner towed by tug boat in Saco River, ca."
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"VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) Pew payment receipt, Biddeford, 1806, 1807, 1810Biddeford Historical Society…"