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Item 81183

Lakeside Park Wednesday Races, Princeton, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Princeton Public Library Date: circa 1910 Location: Princeton Media: Photographic print

Item 81184

Princeton Fair Poster, Princeton, ca. 1911

Contributed by: Princeton Public Library Date: circa 1911 Location: Princeton Media: Poster

Item 18239

Wood Automatic Turbine stock certificate, Baldwin, 1894

Contributed by: Baldwin Historical Society Date: 1894 Location: Baldwin Media: Ink on paper

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King Tavern and Customs House, Bath, ca. 1910

William King

Maine's first governor, William King, was arguably the most influential figure in Maine's achieving statehood in 1820. Although he served just one year as the Governor of Maine, he was instrumental in establishing the new state's constitution and setting up its governmental infrastructure.

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Selections from the Collections

Maine Historical Society staff come across unique and unforgettable items in our collections every day. While it's difficult to choose favorites from a dynamic collection, this exhibit features memorable highlights as selected by members of the MHS staff.

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Steamboats "Rebecca" and "Fairy of the Lake," Moosehead Lake, ca. 1890

Moosehead Steamboats

After the canoe, steamboats became the favored method of transportation on Moosehead Lake. They revolutionized movement of logs and helped promote tourism in the region.