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Historic Hallowell - The Boston Flint Company

"The Boston Flint Company Michaela Graves, Halley Lane, Danna Petersen & Natalie St. Hilaire Hallowell had a sandpaper mill which was built in 1880…"

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Historic Hallowell - The Fireman's Musters in Hallowell

"The Fireman's Musters in Hallowell Hallowell Fireman's Ribbons For MustersHubbard Free Library Musters were a popular firemen's event that…"

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Historic Hallowell - Day 3 - Page 2 of 2

"… Day 3 Wanted Ad  Created by Clio Barr    "

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Historic Hallowell - Day 3 - Page 1 of 2

"Day 3 Ice Storm, Second Street, Hallowell, 1998Hubbard Free Library On the third day of the ice storm there was a break in the storm."

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Historic Hallowell - Historic Hallowell Resources and Links

"… Historic Hallowell Resources and Links More information about the history of Hallowell can be found in the collections of the Hubbard Free Library…"

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Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilders, Sailors and Whaling Men

"Shipbuilders, Sailors and Whaling Men The Drews and the Pierces Among the first settlers to arrive in what is now Hallowell were shipbuilders from…"

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Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Iron Foundry

"Hallowell Iron Foundry George Fuller Foundry, Hallowell ca. 1934Hubbard Free Library The Hallowell Iron Foundry supplied the Hallowell Cotton…"

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Historic Hallowell - One of Many Monuments

"One of Many Monuments National Monument to the Forefathers model, Hallowell, ca. 1889Hubbard Free Library One well known example of Hallowell…"

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Historic Hallowell - Values and Charity

"Values and Charity In Hallowell, acting on one’s ideals and beliefs has always been regarded not simply as desirable, but necessary."

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Historic Hallowell - “Maine’s Century” Ends

"“Maine’s Century” Ends As the 19th century -- Maine’s magnificent era under sail -- came to an end, Hallowell’s heyday in maritime commerce also…"

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Historic Hallowell - Commerce on the Kennebec

"Commerce on the Kennebec Captain Lyman W. Lyons, Hallowell, ca. 1890Hubbard Free Library Hallowell’s Commerce on the Kennebec includes…"

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Historic Hallowell - History of The Cotton Mill

"History of The Cotton Mill Jordan Marston & MaKayla McDonald The Cotton Mill was useful because it made fabrics like dresses and lace curtains."

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Historic Hallowell - Child Labor

"Child Labor Hallowell Cotton Mill, Academy Street, ca. 1885Hubbard Free Library Two hundred workers were required during peak production in…"

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Historic Hallowell - Poor Farm

"Poor Farm City "Poor" Farm, Poor Farm Road, Hallowell, 1879Courtesy of Sumner A. Webber, Sr., an individual partner In a Mayor's Address from…"

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Historic Hallowell - Cyclone Work Cited

"… Cyclone Work Cited “An Early Morning Cyclone.” The Hallowell Register, 4 Jan. 1896"

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Historic Hallowell - A Chosen Place

"A Chosen Place At home in Hallowell.Hubbard Free Library Nearly 400 years later another man stood on the hillside overlooking the Kennebec and…"

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Historic Hallowell - The Tiger and the Lion

"The Tiger and the Lion Tiger Pumper, Second Street Fire Station, Hallowell, ca. 1900Hubbard Free Library Hallowell’s second fire engine was…"

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Historic Hallowell - Hallowell's First Dwelling

"Hallowell's First Dwelling Deacon Pease Clark, Settler's Lot, Hallowell, 1761Courtesy of Sumner A."

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Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory Tayler Gagnon, Annie McKee, Mikayla Merrill, and Mari Smith In the late 1800s to mid 1900s, Hallowell was…"

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Historic Hallowell - Industrial Recources

"Industrial Recources Grant Bowen's Interwiew with Captain Aurthur Moore, Harbor Master  In earlier days, ships were made of wood, but later were…"

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Historic Hallowell - Basic Fire Fighting Technology

"Basic Fire Fighting Technology Fire bucket, Union Fire club, Hallowell, 1801Hubbard Free Library The oldest fire dousing technology were…"

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Historic Hallowell - The Union Fire Club of Hallowell, Musters, & Carnivals

"… The Union Fire Club of Hallowell, Musters, & Carnivals Nicole Bodge, Josh Cowing, Haley Houdlette, Signe Lynch, Quinton Stebbins Masquerade…"

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Historic Hallowell - Historic Hallowell Homes

"Historic Hallowell Homes Peter Clark, Jr. House, Gows Lane, Hallowell, 1968Hubbard Free Library Captian Benjamin Gould House, Winthrop…"

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Historic Hallowell - Learn how you can help! Contact Us

"Learn how you can help! Contact Us The work of learning about and sharing the history of our community continues! If you are interested in helping…"