Maine Memory Network

Old York Historical Society

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Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"… in Fall River, Massachusetts; Brooklyn, New York; and Germantown, Pennsylvania. He is remembered as a prolific writer of hymns, the compiler of…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 1 of 2

"He was imprisoned in Augusta, where New York police subsequently discovered that Kirby was the missing murderer of Lillian White of Brooklyn, NY."

McArthur Public Library

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Parsons Memorial Library

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Dyer Library/Saco Museum

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 4 of 17

"… Andrews and Sons began a contract for the New York Harlem Bridge and a bridge in Philadelphia to provide 25,000 yards of stone to New York and 600…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 1 of 2

"… in Biddeford and Saco: the Saco-Lowell Shops, York (Bates) Manufacturing, and Pepperell (WestPoint) Manufacturing, would follow a similar pattern."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - RESOURCES

"(N) Clayton, W.W., et al. History of York County, Maine: with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 5 of 17

"Saco Water Power Company of York Manufacturing, built the Laconia Mills on the Biddeford side of the river in 1844, then started Pepperell…"

Old Berwick Historical Society

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - I. Headwaters of a community: Sowacatuck, Chouacoet, and the sea

"Purse with fabric woven by Mali Agat, ca. 1785Maine Historical Society The Sokokis/Saco main village is thought to be Sowocatuck, where modern day…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 2 of 3

"… but was followed by the incredibly successful York Manufacturing Company, whose main owner was Charles Bradbury of Boston."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"It was the largest city in York County, and one of the largest cities in Maine. In the streets people spoke mostly English and French, but you could…"

Seashore Trolley Museum

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"… products were sold in Boston, Providence and New York City. Drew's Mill, Biddeford, 1909McArthur Public Library Lumber and other goods from…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Maine's Road to Statehood - Maine in the 17th Century

"Maine Historical Society The story of the District of Maine's separation from Massachusetts began long before Congress approved its request for…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Coasting Law of 1789

"If Maine were to become independent, ships would be forced to port in every state beyond New Hampshire."

Maine's Road to Statehood - 1790s: A Growing Movement

"… or Hancock counties, little interest from York County and objections due to the Coasting Law, the effort soon died out.[16] District of Maine…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Overview: Road to Statehood

"Additionally, towns in York County sought to remain part of Massachusetts because of their close proximity to Boston, while towns across the District…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine... Our history is a rich tapestry of people, places, ideas and innovations."

Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 2 of 2

"Summarized list of grievances (in sidebar): Hatch, Maine, 108-109. An original list of grievances can be found printed in the The Falmouth Gazette…"

Kennebunk Free Library

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