Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"… for lumber and pulp, as well as hemlock for the tanning industry. In the late 19th century, as paper mills, textile mills, and shoe factories…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gordon's Fox Farms

"… hung and dried, then sent to Bangor where they tan the pelts. Mrs. Lewis, a woman who owns the little store down the street, is bidding $4,000 for…"