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Historic Hallowell - The Cotton Mill & The Johnson Shoe Company

"The Cotton Mill & The Johnson Shoe Company These days, there aren’t many major factories in our communities."

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"Johnson, Carrie E. Johnson, and Lillie Johnson. In the Johnson Shoe Factory, the employees were very productive."

Historic Hallowell - The Opening & Closing of Hallowell's Shoe Companies

"In 1935, it was Hy-style Shoe Company. From 1940 to 1962, The Hallowell Shoe Company was run by Samuel Kleven."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4

"Perhaps worn with white wide-heeled shoes and a neat little hat, set at the side of the head, the suit ensemble resembles those seen in many 1930s…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4

"… the collection also includes the black high heel shoes that completed the outfit. Capped sleeve dress, ca."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"A boot and shoe factory, a brick mill, a sawmill and a clothespin factory opened, and other businesses that followed also flourished because people…"

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

"At one time the shoe shop had a tannery connected to it operated by H.C. Clark + Company. This business was a leading industry for many years and…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… House, Seaside Hotel, The Islesborough and Johnson-by-the-Sea. Soon individuals bought their own property, built family cottages and “camps,” and…"

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

"… in March 1900 under the direction of Thomas Johnson, an experienced butter maker. F.F. Caswell was the general manager."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… of the original map was drawn by Lois Johnson and first appeared in "200 Years of Lubec History, 1776 - 1976"."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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