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Keywords: Rumford Mills
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Item 78722
Title: Rumford Falls Looking South, 1916
Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society
Date: 1916-06-26
Location: Rumford
Media: Black and White photograph
Item 78723
Title: Excavating the water district, Rumford, 1892
Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society
Date: 1916-08-19
Location: Rumford
Media: Black and White Photograph
Item 78691
Title: Boom pier construction, Rumford, 1893
Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society
Date: 1893
Location: Rumford
Media: Black and White Photograph
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Jay & Livermore Falls, Pioneers in Paper Making
Alvin Record and Hugh J. Chisholm were instrumental in building paper mills in Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls. The two industrialists helped make the towns prosperous.
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Melting snow, ice, warmer temperatures, and rain sometimes bring floods to Maine's many rivers and streams. Floods are most frequent in the spring, but can occur at any season.
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Educating Oneself: Carnegie Libraries
Industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave grants for 20 libraries in Maine between 1897 and 1912, specifying that the town own the land, set aside funds for maintenance, have room to expand -- and offer library services at no charge.
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Western Maine Foothills Region
Eleven communities comprise the Western Foothills Region, all interconnected yet each with its own unique, rich history. This site is the beginning of the towns sharing their stories with the world, each other, and the next generation. Working closely with local schools, six historical societies came together to help the next generation understand the heritage of their area. We invite you to explore our exhibits that celebrate the individuals and events that formed our communities.
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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown
The history of Farmington as depicted by representatives from Farmington Historical Society, Farmington Public Library, Center for Community GIS, University of Maine at Farmington, and the Mallett School. Topics covered include education, culture, early settlers, important residents, agriculture, and a special section on maps.