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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - RESOURCES

"Roy, 1915. (N, M) Maine Democrat (Saco, Me.) newspaper, 1857-1867. (N, C, S) Maine Historical Society."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - CONTACT

"CONTACT Balloon view of Saco Bay, including Biddeford Pool, ca. 1880McArthur Public Library Got a question or comment about what you have seen…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Cities of Smoke and Soot

"… have been able to quell incredibly violent and costly infernos that have consumed both sides of the Saco River. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 1 of 3

"There was no customs collector on the Saco River until 1789, when Jeremiah Hill, Esquire was appointed to the post."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - III. An undercurrent of danger: Colonial Biddeford

"This tragedy was the origin of the legend of the Saco River Curse. Lieut. General William Pepperrell, ca."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Artists and Inventors of Biddeford

"… has produced real originals, individuals whose impact has reached far beyond the banks of the Saco River. Click on a name at right to read more!"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 1 of 2

"… of all of the major manufactures in Biddeford and Saco: the Saco-Lowell Shops, York (Bates) Manufacturing, and Pepperell (WestPoint) Manufacturing…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor - Page 2 of 2

"1910McArthur Public Library The earliest settlers lived almost entirely in the area immediately near the mouth of the river and on the large hill…"

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

"… Bay", raised at Biddeford and Pepperellborough (Saco). The company served as a patrol along the coast for the towns of Biddeford, Pepperellborough…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - A word of thanks

"… Souliere Britton Wolf Abbe Museum Dyer Library/Saco Museum Hudson Museum-University of Maine University of New England And of course, the amazing…"

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

"… of Biddeford is when the Klan paraded through Saco and tried to come to Biddeford--the story goes that the Irish blocked the Bradbury Bridge and…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 2 of 2

"Biddeford and Saco downtowns, ca.1887McArthur Public Library Andrews & Horigan Grocery Store, Biddeford, 1899McArthur Public Library While…"

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

"Veterans law services, Biddeford-Saco, 1864McArthur Public Library During the war years layoffs were common for mill workers, many of which were…"

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

"… expression of the past and the future for this river-side community. North Dam Mill, 2010. Photograph by Kylie Clukey, Biddeford High School."

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

"… fascinating, as well as knowledge that will help me with library patrons." -Sally Leahey, Assistant Director Sam, Sydnie & Brooke scanning…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 2 of 2

"The Saco River was particularly effected. Man rowing during a flood, 1936Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Gannett Newspapers issued a…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"ABOUT US Biddeford High School - B.H.S. Project ASPIRE At Biddeford High School, our shared vision is that all students will graduate with the…"

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

"EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine... Our history is a rich tapestry of people, places, ideas and innovations."

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

"Biddeford's Movers & Shakers Photograph by Jaimee Beatson, Biddeford High School X Why do we see the name "Thacher" everywhere in Biddeford…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - "Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club

""Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club "Rocking Chair Row" program, Biddeford, 1930Biddeford Historical…"

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

"VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) Construction of the new Bradbury Bridge, Biddeford…"

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

"VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) Main Street, Biddeford, 1909McArthur Public Library At the…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War & Biddeford

"The Civil War & Biddeford X Confederate money, 1862Biddeford Historical Society "It is with feelings of patriotic pride that I refer to…"