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Site Pages
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John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. Charles Snell, Bangor, ca. 1867
"… (1823-1907) drew this sketch of the son "to show how near I can draw or represent when I undertake it in good earnest." Martin, an accountant and…"
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Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 1 of 2
"<http://steamtraction.farmcollector.com/Farm-Shows/Lombard-Steam-Log-Hauler.aspx>. "Lombard Steam Log Hauler Goes Full Steam Ahead." Maine News…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 2 of 3
"… at the hips to drape in a cascade from the waist, showing a wine color lining. It is labelled: ‘Ceil Chapman,’ a designer known for her provocative…"
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"This might encourage others to show their bravery and serve our country. This event could impact my future because it make me stop and think maybe I…"
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Lincoln, Maine - Gateway Motors
"… that has always been there, as the pictures show us. In this town, car dealerships can mean a lot; by giving many people jobs, making money for the…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 3 of 3
"… 1970s group is rounded out with three garments showing the influence of leading designers, and one with the designer’s label."
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Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting
"… wanted ice, they would put a card in the window showing how much ice they wanted. Ice was either a ten cents block or a twenty cents block."
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Lubec, Maine - The Blizzard of '34 - Page 1 of 2
"… at Dennysville, in front of the post office, shows how deep the snow is in some parts of Eastern Maine this winter, as the result of repeated…"
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"People show up after 4 p.m. on Wednesday nights to get the newspaper hot off the presses. The last way the newspapers are different now than they…"
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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture
"… 80 years.Farmington Historical Society Lowell’s Store, a general store was located in West Farmington."
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Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby
"The Hampden papers show that John Crosby was born on April 19, 1757, and died on May 25, 1843. The Crosby home is still standing today on the…"
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Life on a Tidal River - Bangor Man Rats Out Brady Gang - Page 1 of 2
"… speak at civic events and made several radio talk show appearances. Shep Hurd was proud of his involvement in the capture of the Brady Gang, but…"
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Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 2 of 2
"… INSURANCE OFFICE This photo, taken around 1880, shows the Straw and Martin Insurance Office located on North Main Street. C.A."
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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 2 of 3
"In 1864 he sold his store and went to Washington, D. C., where he served in Ordnance Department until the close of the war."
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Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair
"The picture to the left shows a race in progress during the third year of the Fair. Postcard of the trotting park in Blue Hill ca."
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Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House
"… to The Bath Daily Times of November 24, 1913, she showed a “magnificently staged scenic production, introducing a peerless display of watermanship…"
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"… study of businesses in Northeast Harbor clearly shows this trend. In 1899, 42% of the businesses in Northeast Harbor were trade-based and 9% were…"
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Historic Hallowell - Ice Harvesting on Cascade Pond
"… wanted ice they would put this card in the window showing how much ice they wanted; a ten cent block or a twenty cent block."
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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers
"One page shows the name ‘Pierpole’ and another entry shows the name ‘Plosway’ and ‘Plosway Lewey’. On another page of the ledger, Plosway is called…"
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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Movies Come To The Island
"Shows ran six days a week, three shows a day. Tickets were reasonably priced and Down East Magazine described the experience at the time as…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4
"… as did traveling theater companies, minstrel shows and the movie theater, showing silent films accompanied by a local piano player."