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Description
During World War II observation posts were set-up in coastal states as part of our civil defense program. This observation post was erected on the roof of Forster Mfg. Co.'s warehouse, where volunteer observers would scan the sky with the naked eye and binoculars for any signs of aerial threats to national security.
About This Item
- Title: Ground Observer Corps. observation post, Strong, ca. 1942
- Creator: Lester Royal Lewis
- Creation Date: circa 1942
- Subject Date: circa 1942
- Location: Strong, Franklin County, ME
- Media: Photo negative
- Dimensions: 8.6 cm x 13.8 cm
- Local Code: ED.01.103.623
- Collection: L. R. Lewis Collection
- Object Type: Image
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- United States. Aircraft Warning Service. Ground Observer Corps
- Civilians in war--Maine--Strong
- World War, 1939-1945
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