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Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 2 of 4

"It was these achievements that kept Oxford in the forefront of coated papers. In 1946, Oxford's No. 11 Paper Machine was completely rebuilt…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 3 of 4

"… generation of his family to become President of Oxford. He had worked summers in the industry while attending college and then worked full time in…"

Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum

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Fryeburg Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 1 of 4

"The Oxford Story published in 1958 by the Oxford Paper Company is a detailed story of the Chisholm family and the growth of the company."

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

"Thus was born his great Oxford Paper Company on December 7, 1899 and ratified by the State Attorney General the next day."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Ridlonville

"… and realized the economic possibilities of the Oxford Paper Company bringing jobs to the area, he purchased a large tract of land that became known…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Byron

"… a small town located in the northeast corner of Oxford County. To the west is the town of Andover, and to the south is the town of Roxbury."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"… of the International Paper Company and the Oxford Paper Company were constantly sprayed with water to reduce the possibility of fires."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico Corner

"… the building boom due to the construction of the Oxford Paper Company across the Androscoggin River in Rumford."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"… from Boston to Paris proclaiming the founding of Oxford County, and Paris Hill as the county seat. The inhabitants of Plantation Number One were…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"The Oxford Paper Co. acquired the mill properties in December of 1936, as well as water rights of the Continental Paper Bag Company."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"… (Franklin County), while others live in Dixfield (Oxford County). The East Dixfield Post Office has been moved four times--twice to the Dixfield…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"Over time, Oxford County gained recognition as one of the most mineralogically active areas on earth and came to be known for its mica, precious…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Building Boom and Piers above the Falls

"Building Boom and Piers above the Falls By William N. Weston & Nghia Ha Images contributed by Rumford Area Historical Society The pictures to the…"

Norway Memorial Library

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

"He had a goal to build a “model town” and engaged different firms to help lay out the lots and streets. William H. Chisholm, Rumford, ca."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 5 of 5

"This building was made possible by a large gift from the Torrey family and also houses the town’s Post Office."

Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library

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Otisfield Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"… Dixfield is named) of Boston, was authorized to build the first grist mill, the first saw mills and develop the water power that flows out of Lake…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"All of these buildings are works of art in themselves. Waldo Street Fire, Rumford, 1923Greater Rumford Area Historical Society The history of…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"Progressive Rally Announcement, Dixfield, 1914Dixfield Historical Society As for the purpose of the building, the Independent Order of Odd fellows…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Buckfield

"… the General Store and the Old Twin Brick Store Buildings. Buckfield also had many different practices including a dentist and a doctor."