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Historic Hallowell - Ice Harvesting on Cascade Pond

"In the winter farmers would come with their teams and sign on to haul ice. During the Depression, when times were real bad, I can remember all the…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Harvesting on Cascade Pond ~ A Family Affair

"Ice Table frozen in place.Hubbard Free Library Cutting ice on Cascade Pond.Hubbard Free Library Cleaning snow from ice.Hubbard Free…"

Historic Hallowell - Day 3 - Page 1 of 2

"They would sit at the table drinking coffee and sharing stories. They had the living room closed off with a blanket to keep in heat."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Odd Fellows Hall

"The second floor has a stage, a large open floor, and a concession area that still holds a metal trough for icing drinks."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Eureka Hall, Stockholm

"… were: It was a general store, barber shop, pool table, a jail cell that was really just a holding cell, bowling alley, a movie theater, and a ice…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"An ice house was often located near the sawmill in order to take advantage of the sawdust, and employed drillers, saw-men, oxen teams, and delivery…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"The forest provided game for the table. As land was cleared, wheat and corn were planted later to be turned into flour, food crops were planted, as…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… the fineries provided by fresh linen on both tables and beds, because Farmington also boasted a steam laundry."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Eastern Maine Medical Center

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