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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - "Bailey's Algebra" Textbook

"… Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"The movie was called The Boondock Saints, which released in 2000 for the United States; some other countries would be able to watch it earlier."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Invitation, Farmington, 1903

"… mailed invitation to the ceremonies dedicating the Cutler Memorial Library Building and its presentation to the Farmington Public Library…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - About Us

"The MCHP grows out of the Maine Memory Network, the Maine Historical Society’s nationally recognized statewide digital museum."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott

"… Rollo books, Jacob also wrote the “Lucy Books,” the “Marco Paul” series, the “Franconia” stories, and a series of “Illustrated Histories” on…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Chester Greenwood

"All of the boys in the family had that same tendency to the creative and the mechanical. Chester did indeed patent Ear Muffs when he was 15 years old."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"These ads are informative in the types of crops being sold and that the barter system was still very much alive. Many backyards, such as that of Dr."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"After the War many Maine residents had moved West in search of a better life or to join family members who had also migrated."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"David Hutchins, originally from Massachusetts and a descendent of English emigrants seeking religious freedoms, was the first settler of New Portland."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington Public Library, 1916

"Notice the unpaved street, the wooden fences, and the elm trees, which have long since been removed, due to the Dutch elm disease, which was…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Cutler Memorial Library dedication, Farmington, 1903

"The principal speaker was the Rev. Lyman Abbott, a son of Jacob Abbott. The local schools were closed, and many businesses suspended operations for…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington Social Library, Regulations, ca. 1900

"Note the rule on multivolume works : "...if the book so lost or injured be a part of a set, such person shall replace it or pay for the entire set."…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's First Grist Mill

"… flour, which greatly increased the kinds of food the settlers ate, as well as allowed them to store the flour for later use."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lillian Nordica, Farmington, ca. 1911

"The concert was held at Merrill Auditorium at the Farmington Normal School. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Cutler Memorial Library, Farmington, 1903

"Notice the copper trim, eaves, downspouting, and roof finials that are still the bright copper as when they were installed."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Ladies' Third Annual Banquet, Farmington, 1893

"The cover refers to "Gentlemen's Night"--the previous two annual events had been for ladies only. This was organized by an ad hoc group of women…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Flora Brooks, Lying in Repose, 1922

"At the request of the citizenry her remains were taken to the rotunda of the Cutler Memorial (Farmington Public) Library for memorial services."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1950

"Note that this ski slope is on Morrison Hill and not on Titcomb Hill. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Madame Nordica concert poster, ca. 1897

"The year is not certain, but Nordica undertook a tour of the United States in 1897. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Hotel Willows, Farmington, ca. 1910

"The card advertises a garage for autos, a good livery, and also that a coach will meet all trains coming to Farmington."

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

"They sponsored two suppers, as well as musical programs each evening at the Music Hall. Ice cream and lemonade were served during intermission."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Dirigo Writing Book, Farmington, 1887

"… Historical Society Description The school composition book called the "Dirigo Writing Book for Common Schools" was published in Portland…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - 1840 U.S. Census Questions

"What was the value of the lumber obtained from the forest? Skins and furs? 12. What was the value of the ginseng and all other productions not before…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1960

"Note that this ski slope is on Morrison Hill and not on Titcomb Hill. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."