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Kitchen, Pownal State School, ca. 1938

New Gloucester Historical Society

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Map of Lincoln, Thomaston, Maine in 1719

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early History - 1719 to 1740

"A blockhouse or fort was built to ensure success of the settlement and to provide for the settlers’ safety. Referred to as Ft."

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Libby and Co. Ice Wagon, Scarborough, ca. 1880

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Map of Presque Isle, ca. 1870

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… troops arriving in the area and establishing a blockhouse in Fort Fairfield. In 1842, the dispute ended with the Webster-Ashburton treaty that…"