The Dixfield Band in official performance uniforms, Dixfield, ca. 1900

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The Dixfield Band was very important to community and cultural life in Dixfield. The seeds of the band were planted as early as the 1860's by George Holt, father of the three Holt brothers.

The band was founded in 1890 by Thomas Holt, on the far right. His brother, G. Dana Holt, is sixth from the left and was a charter member and leader for over forty years. Thomas played trombone and horn, and G. Dana was an acclaimed cornetist. Their brother George also played alto saxophone and other wind instruments.

The band played many concerts and public events well into the 1950's. In addition to being accomplished musicians, the Holt Brothers also owned and operated Holt's Print Shop and Dixfield Marble and Granite Works on Weld Street.

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Title: The Dixfield Band in official performance uniforms, Dixfield, ca. 1900
Creation Date: circa 1900
Subject Date: circa 1900
Town: Dixfield
County: Oxford
State: ME
Media: Black and White Photograph
Dimensions (cm): 230 x 118
Local Code: 2012-06
Collection: Dixfield Reference Photograph Collection
Object Type: Image

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Dixfield Historical Society
59 Main Street, PO Box 182, Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-7595

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