Contributed by Cumberland Historical Society
Description
Image of a private residence on Main Street in Cumberland, with Adams blacksmith shop on right and the First Congregational Church of Cumberland on far right. The 1871 Cumberland County Atlas inset for Cumberland Center shows Mrs. Dunn living in the private residence. The Maine Register lists John S. Adams & Son, blacksmiths, for the years 1885-1903, and Fred Adams, blacksmith, 1907-1944.
During World War II, the blacksmith shop was used as a maintenance garage for the federal bus that ran between the Pineland Center and Portland. In 1964, a new Parish House was constructed for the Congregational Church. Prior to construction, the private residence was moved to Blanchard Road and the blacksmith shop was demolished.
About This Item
- Title: Main Street, Cumberland, ca. 1890
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Location: Cumberland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 19.9 cm x 25.3 cm
- Local Code: 2009.0204
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Blacksmithing--Maine--Cumberland
- Garages--Maine--Cumberland
- Forge shops--Maine--Cumberland
- Houses--Maine--Cumberland
- Buildings--Maine--Cumberland
- Congregational churches--Maine--Cumberland
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Cumberland Historical SocietyPO Box 82; 266 Main St, Cumberland, ME 04021
207-415-4589
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