Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. - Page 2 of 2

"The Rumford Mechanics Institute, the largest building constructed by Chisholm on the business island, was Chisholm’s answer to a YMCA for the Town of…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 3 of 13

"… had a gasoline engine mounted on it to power the mechanical parts. This made the digger easier for the horses to pull."

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 1 of 4

"Mechanics Institute of Rumford, ca. 1911Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Hugh J Chisholm was very proud of the achievements through the…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"Rumford Mechanics Institute of Rumford, ca. 1911Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Fun and recreational needs of the town were also…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 4 of 4

"… facility in a position technically, physically, mechanically, and electrically with state-of-the-art paper making equipment."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"With mechanization of logging and potato farming, the tribe’s economic role disappeared. The people were left to fend for themselves without any…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… area, the fertility of it soil, its varied mechanical industries, its mercantile and professional pursuits, and also consider the fact that it has…"

Bangor Public Library

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Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"… the industry, and still was “women’s work.” Some mechanization in this step is evident from the photograph."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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