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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Welcome - Valkommen

"Our communities include New Sweden, Stockholm, Westmanland, and Woodland. The Colony also expanded into the surrounding towns of Perham, Connor, and…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - A Photo Essay of Hand Tools Found in the Swedish Colony

"A Photo Essay of Hand Tools Found in the Swedish Colony Click to view the photo essay Tools were a necessary part of every farmer's and…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony

"Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony New Sweden fields, ca. 1938New Sweden Historical Society Before the Swedes, there was the forest."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Architecture

"… however, is the collection of photographs of Swedish Colony homes taken in 1922 by Olaf Nylander."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Student Projects

"… History / Local History Unit about the Maine Swedish Colony. The first projects were created in the spring of 2006 and during the 2006-07 school…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Project Partners

"Maine Swedish Colony Maine's Swedish Colony Incorporated PO Box 50 New Sweden, ME 04762 New Sweden School The New Sweden School is a K - 8 school…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - New Sweden Athletic Club

"Children used Swedish snowshoes which are also known as “skidor” (long and narrow skis). Children had to learn how to ski at a young age."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Olof Nylander, 1864-1943

"… our understanding of the natural history of the Swedish Colony and the surrounding Aroostook County communities."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Colony Continues to Grow, 1874 - 1900

"1938New Sweden Historical Society A group of Swedish men became United States citizens when they traveled to Houlton in 1875."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The History of Stockholm

"Work Cited: www.geocities.com/mscguide/sthis.html, Maine Swedish Colony, 5/24/06 www.mainememory.net, 5/25/06"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Stockholm, Maine

"All of the customs from these people were put into one new culture. Many parts from the English culture, the Swedish culture, and the French culture…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Coming of the Swedes, 1870-73

"… The spring of 1871 saw a tremendous influx of Swedish immigrants as the result of an aggressive campaign by Captain G."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Industry

"… Stockholm to become the industrial center of the Colony. Logs could be floated, and steam-driven factories were set up along the river banks."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Agricultural Statistics of the Colony, 1870 to 1880

"Agricultural Statistics of the Colony, 1870 to 1880 1870 rye, winter wheat - 20 acres planted 1871 wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn, beans, and…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - About This Project

"About This Project This project was a part of pilot effort by Maine Historical Society, under funding from a private foundation, to support…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Maine Railroads

"Maine Railroads Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Station, New Sweden, 1918Nylander Museum In 1858 Aroostook County Maine had a great chance of…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The First 51 Settlers

"The First 51 Settlers Mrs. Sara Bodin, Woodland, ca. 1880New Sweden Historical Society The First Settlers consisted of 22 men, 11 women, and…"

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

"Landeen Family History Landeen Family, New Sweden, ca. 1890New Sweden Historical Society My great grandmother Annie came from Sweden when she…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Eureka Hall, Stockholm

"Eureka Hall, Stockholm Eureka Hall X This building is now known to all of us as a nice family, sit-down restaurant in downtown Stockholm, Maine."

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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Mills and Homes in Stockholm

"Mills and Homes in Stockholm Collins Lumber Mill, Stockholm. c. 1940Stockholm Historical Society The town of Stockholm once was a booming town…"