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Historical Items

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Item 74887

Reddy Kilowatt costume, ca. 1967

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1967 Media: Plastic, polyester, vinyl

Item 74463

Reddy Kilowatt lapel pin, ca. 1955

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1955 Media: Metal, gold filled

Item 74464

Wiscasset Boy Scout circus, 1970

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1970 Location: Wiscasset Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine

As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.

Exhibit

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes showcases historic recipes, dating from the 18th century to the 1950s, like sweet treats, traditional favorites, promotional printings, medicinal concoctions, curious libations, and recipes that have fallen out of favor.