Grange #434, Lubec, 1975

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Lubec Grange building in 1975.

The Grange movement developed following the Civil War to improve the economic and social position of the nation’s farm population. Eventually 2,700 Grange chapters existed in 40 states. The declining population of Lubec forced an end to the Lubec Grange. A letter to remaining members dated August 1, 1996 says that “...attendance has been so low that many nights we did not have the necessary quorum for conducting business. The same officers have had to continue in their positions for far too long, as there were not enough candidates to effect a change. According to the regulations that govern subordinate Granges, it is necessary to notify the entire membership before a decision can be made. We hope there will be a good attendance on August 30th, as we feel the decision should not be left in the hands of the few who are still active.” The letter was signed by Annie Gerrish, Secretary/Treasurer.

According to its 1993 Roll Book, George Comstock was the first Master of the Lubec Grange from 1904 to 1906.
The building had a kitchen and dining area on the ground floor, ballroom with curtained stage at the rear end upstairs.

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About This Item

  • Title: Grange #434, Lubec, 1975
  • Creator: Red Morrison
  • Creation Date: 1975
  • Subject Date: 1975
  • Location: Lubec, Washington County, ME
  • Media: Kodachrome slide
  • Dimensions: 2.3 cm x 3.5 cm
  • Local Code: 426 jpg slide 2
  • Object Type: Image

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Lubec Historical Society
135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652

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