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Historical Items

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Item 67656

View of Royal River, Forest Paper Co., Yarmouth, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Yarmouth Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Yarmouth Media: Photographic print

Item 31852

Royal River below Riverside Farm, North Yarmouth, ca. 1900

Contributed by: North Yarmouth Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: North Yarmouth Media: Photographic print

Item 34035

Temporary Bridge over the Royal River, North Yarmouth, 1955

Contributed by: North Yarmouth Historical Society Date: circa 1955 Location: North Yarmouth Media: Photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 111595

Krasnoo/Witlen residence elevations, Yarmouth, 2013-2018

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2013–2018 Location: Yarmouth Clients: Paul Krasnoo; Renee Witlen Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson, Architect

Online Exhibits

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The Barns of the St. John River Valley: Maine's Crowning Jewels

Maine's St. John River Valley boasts a unique architectural landscape. A number of historical factors led to the proliferation of a local architectural style, the Madawaska twin barn, as well as a number of building techniques rarely seen elsewhere. Today, these are in danger of being lost to time.

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Eastern Fine Paper

The paper mill on the Penobscot River in South Brewer, which became known as Eastern Fine Paper Co., began as a sawmill in 1884 and grew over the years as an important part of the economy of the region and a large presence in the landscape. Its closing in 2005 affected more than the men and women who lost their jobs.

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A Convenient Soldier: The Black Guards of Maine

The Black Guards were African American Army soldiers, members of the segregated Second Battalion of the 366th Infantry sent to guard the railways of Maine during World War II, from 1941 to 1945. The purpose of the Black Guards' deployment to Maine was to prevent terrorist attacks along the railways, and to keep Maine citizens safe during the war.

Site Pages

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Historic Hallowell - This won't hurt a bit!

"Vaughan was a member of the Royal Society of Science in England and corresponded with many of the leading scientists of the day. Dr."

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Wabanaki Agency in the Proprietor Records - Page 3 of 5

"… signed by Robin Hood, in 1675, on the Wescustogo (Royal) River, and appeared on a deed regarding land on Merriconeag Neck with Robin Hood and her…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"In 1798 a road to the Swift River along the Androscoggin River was built and called Rumford Road, now River Road."