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Item 76138
Title: British racer, 1971 World Cup, Sugarloaf
Contributed by: Ski Museum of Maine
Date: 1971
Location: Carrabassett Valley
Media: Black and White Photograph Print
Item 20344
Title: Germanic, White Star Line, ca. 1885
Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society
Date: circa 1885
Location: New Sweden
Media: Photograph
Item 6358
Title: Fort Knox, Penobscot River, 1891
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: 1891
Location: Prospect
Media: Ink on paper
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Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.
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Liberty Threatened: Maine in 1775
At Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775, British troops attempted to destroy munitions stored by American colonists. The battles were the opening salvos of the American Revolution. Shortly, the conflict would erupt in Maine.