Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"But that was the case in Strong. Map of Strong as incorporated, c. 1801Strong Historical Society Strong was incorporated in 1801 as a tract of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 3 of 3

"… Books Discovered In a Cardboard Box X Strong Elementary School Librarian Jami Badershall was cleaning the back room of the library, and she…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"Congregational Church, Strong, ca. 1950 The Congregational Church was built in 1848 on a knoll overlooking Depot Street and Main Street."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"… Installation of Officers in the Aurora Grange, Strong, ca. 1947 Front (l-r): Clarice Cox, Reta Cook, Bob Worthley, Glenda Worthley, Ruby Pillsbury."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"picnic, Strong, ca. 1895 Members of Post 134 of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Maine, held annual field days and occasional picnics…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"… in the Rangeley region and is buried in the Strong Village Cemetery. Fly Rod attended large outdoor trade shows in Boston and New York, where she…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About MCHP

"About MCHP X About the Maine Community Heritage Project... The Maine Community Heritage Project (MCHP), a partnership between Maine…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Online Exhibits

"Online Exhibits Our MCHP Team has put together the following exhibits. We hope that you enjoy exploring them as much as we have enjoyed working on…"

Strong Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Julia Harris May poetry collection, 1903

"… poems composed by Julia Harris May, a resident of Strong, 1833-1912. This collection, Looking for the Stars and Other Poems, is subtitled "A…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Maine Special potato bag, Presque Isle, c. 1950

"The wide variety of bags illustrates the strong interest in distinctive marketing efforts that is still evident today."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Fair souvenir, Farmington Public Library, 1890

"… The newly formed Library Association had a strong presence at the annual Farmington Fair which ran from August 19 through the 22nd."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Library share certificate, Farmington Library Association, 1865

"… was issued to Jacob Abbott, an early and strong supporter of the library. The illustration in the upper center and in the lower left indicate the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 129-142

"Martin strongly disliked Greeley, a former Radical Republican, because Martin believed Greeley was giving in to demands and interests of the former…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"The blazer, with strong shoulders and three self-covered buttons, features long sleeves with decorative cuffs, exterior pockets, and a silk lining."

Historic Hallowell - The Cyclone of 1895

"Strong, forceful winds can tear down the firmest structures. Many Lives can be lost. The people who experienced this cyclone however, were very lucky."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Thomaston Academy

"… built a few years before the Academy, was also strongly influenced by the Greek Revival style. The two were similar in appearance."

Great Cranberry Island Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 2 of 2

"… holding a large halftime lead would prove to be a strong motivational force for the young Panthers, as they would then go on to win 48 straight…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Landeen Family History

"… giant; he got that name because he was so big and strong, but he loved kids and he never got in a fight."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Twentieth-Century Community Life

"… "amusements of a wholesome nature." Gambling, strong drink and profanity were prohibited. They hosted village suppers and talent shows, as well as…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Elizabeth Akers Allen, née Chase

"… Elizabeth Anne Chase was born in 1832 in Strong, Maine. Her mother died when she was an infant, and her father moved the family to Farmington…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ballard Hill School, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"This historic building stands strong today, overlooking the town and many memories are shared by the people who once attended school there."

Farmington Public Library

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