Ox team, Upper Main Street, Strong, ca. 1910

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Ox team, Upper Main Street, Strong, ca. 1910

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Description

Here a team of oxen with a sled full of firewood is rested in front of the Diah Sweet store by their young handler. Firewood is not often thought of as a wood product, but many a young entrepreneur earned spending money by cutting and delivering firewood to customers in the village.

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About This Item

  • Title: Ox team, Upper Main Street, Strong, ca. 1910
  • Creator: Lewis, Lester Royal
  • Creation Date: circa 1910
  • Subject Date: circa 1910
  • Town: Strong
  • County: Franklin
  • State: ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Local Code: ED.01.103.512a
  • Collection: L. R. Lewis Collection
  • Object Type: Image

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(207) 684-3613
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