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Byron Historical Society

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Historic Hallowell - Train Wreck Of 1937

"… Free Library On November 10, 1937, a train hopped the tracks, slammed in to the Hubbard Free Library and caused a lot of damage to the library."

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

"How many pounds of wool? Hops? Wax? 6. How many tons of hay? Hemp? Flax? 7. How many pounds of sugar? Silk cocoons? 8."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Byron

"Later, hops were grown and exported to the Boston area for beer making. District 7 School, Roxbury, 1915Byron Historical Society Over the years…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"… first and foremost timber, but also grains, hay, hops, apples, cheese, starch, wool. Over time, Oxford County gained recognition as one of the most…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"… & Museum See a Red Sox game in Boston—easy, hop in your car, drive to Boston via high-speed roads, see the game, and return home the same day."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… value of your poultry? How many pounds of wool, hops and wax do you produce? (A List of 1840 Census Questions) Farmington's Agricultural Landscape…"