Maine Memory Network

Old York Historical Society

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McArthur Public Library

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"… to separate themselves from the rest of the city further fueled this sense of anger, animosity, and negativity that hung in the air throughout the…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"It was the largest city in York County, and one of the largest cities in Maine. In the streets people spoke mostly English and French, but you could…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 2 of 3

"The war years in the city were difficult; high taxes, city debt, mill layoffs & the ensuing joblessness and poverty took their toll."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - RESOURCES

"Roses and buckshot. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1946. (A) Folsom, George. History of Saco and Biddeford, with notices of other early settlements…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"… products were sold in Boston, Providence and New York City. Drew's Mill, Biddeford, 1909McArthur Public Library Lumber and other goods from…"

Dyer Library/Saco Museum

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Seashore Trolley Museum

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Cities of Smoke and Soot

"From the Biddeford Weekly Standard, January 4, 1895. X The cities of Biddeford and Saco have long been a center for lumbering, textiles and…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXHIBITS

"Pandora, University of Southern Maine CITIES OF SMOKE AND SOOT An introduction to Biddeford and Saco's tumultuous fire history."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 2 of 3

"Biddeford's ethnic make-up was diverse and urbane, and the city's residents included business owners, doctors, lawyers, judges, druggists, opticians…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"1900McArthur Public Library City Building commemorative cup, Biddeford, ca. 1905McArthur Public Library Biddeford High School &…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words

"… Society and hearing his incredible stories of the city's history." -Brooke Faulkner, Young Adult Librarian Renee, Sean & Brody scan negatives X…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 14 of 17

"The ensuing joblessness and poverty took their toll. The cities faced a huge debt crisis and many citizens refused to pay the tax assessments imposed…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 3 of 3

"Residents of the City Farm worked the land and produced goods and produce sold in town to earn their place."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"… as the Biddeford Public Library in 1863; it was a city department and located in the City Building. In 1894, the Mayor recommended that a private…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 7 of 17

"… in Biddeford was the life blood for the small city during the 1800’s and early 1900’s as the textile industry in Maine thrived."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War & Biddeford

"… patriotic pride that I refer to the record of our City during the past year in regard to the national calamity that is now upon us."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"Lausier, Esq. From "The Franco-Americans of the state of Maine" (1915) X Every town and city has their prominent citizens, their town fathers…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 2 of 17

"Biddeford and Saco were luckier than other towns and cities due to having access to raw materials."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - HISTORY

"… Saco River, which snakes along the length of the city until it is split by a number of islands and falls, after which it spreads out and winds its…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 13 of 17

"… there were no battles fought in Maine or the two cities, the citizens back home supported the war in their own way."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… BIW went into receivership and was sold to a New York firm that salvaged much of its machinery. Then, in 1927, BIW was resurrected by William S."