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Presque Isle: The Star City - The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style - Page 2 of 2

"The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style Presque Isle Historical Society Sadie took the clothes and hung them on a line outside."

Presque Isle: The Star City - The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style - Page 1 of 2

"The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style Text by Ben, a Presque Isle Middle School student Images from the Presque Isle Historical Society…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Architecture in the 20th Century

"The various architectural styles blend nicely throughout the town, reflecting the various customs, styles and tastes of their occupants over the…"

Historic Hallowell - John Calvin Stevens House

"This classic shingle style home sits high above the Kennebec River town of Hallowell, Maine. Note the turret and open, rounded porch which are drawn…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Historical Buildings

"The changing styles of architecture, the regional natural resources and the methods of construction used illustrate its values and how it saw itself…"

Oakfield Grange 414

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 2 of 4

"… Between 1860 and 1890, the transitions of skirt style provides a recognizable example of evolving fashions."

Historic Clothing Collection - White cotton dress with gigot sleeves, Portland, ca. 1828 - Page 1 of 2

"Into the 1830s, the style's sleeves gradually increased in size. The dress was hand sewn, with its scalloped edges attached as a separate piece."

Historic Hallowell - Row House

"Built by Isaac Gage of Augusta, this Federal-style worker's residence on Second Street was saved from demolition in 1969 by Row House, Inc., a group…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Humphrey House

"… on Wadsworth Street, a grand three-storey Federal style house, which was dismantled around 1940. Another example of Rogers’ work is a house on…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Children's Wear

"… 19th century children’s fashions mirrored adult styles. This selection gives a brief outline of the MHS collection of childrens’ wear, which at…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"… Society A dramatic dark green, princess style (shaped without a waist seam) full length quilted lined opera coat, made in Berlin, Germany with…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… such as clubs and societies; workaday; athletic-style sports team uniforms and school jackets; or uniforms associated with national organizations…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… such as clubs and societies; workaday; athletic-style sports team uniforms and school jackets; or uniforms associated with national organizations…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architect James Overlock

"1870Thomaston Historical Society His styling and detailing changed as new tools and machinery became available."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Fales Edgarton House

"It is said that the walls are constructed with vertical planks. Many houses of this style of architecture still exist in Thomaston, ranging in…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - St. John's Episcopal Church Building

"… was constructed in 1875 in the “Gothic Revival” style with board and batten siding. It is the oldest standing public building in Presque Isle."

Lincoln, Maine - Influential Institutions

"… was able to respond through one of four learning styles: MASTERY (summarizing facts, dates, places, important events, etc.), UNDERSTANDING…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"Eighteenth Century Revolutionary-era styled gownMaine Historical Society As of the year 2020, the earliest garments in the MHS collection…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Early Nineteenth Century

"… Century fashions in this overview are organized by decades: 1800-1830, and 1830 to 1850. The outwear styles within this section extend to 1860."

Historic Clothing Collection - Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 - Page 1 of 4

"… dates between 1860 and 1865, a representation of Civil War-era style. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Architecture & Landscape database - Database Collections

"Collection names are styled after the firm's proper name, or as they appear in the contributing repository's catalogue."

Historic Hallowell - A Chosen Place

"Though we appreciate the styles and though there are, for instance, some fine Federal-style houses in Hallowell, it’s the quirkiness and randomness…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The John Ruggles House

"… John Ruggles designed and built his federal-style home for his family in 1827. The house is impressive in size and fine detail both inside and out…"