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Historical Items

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Item 79589

An early bridge across "The Gut," South Bristol, ca. 1900

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

Item 80765

Gamage Shipyard, South Bristol, 1946

Contributed by: South Bristol Historical Society Date: 1946 Location: South Bristol Media: Photographic print

Item 79583

Original shed at the Gamage boatyard, South Bristol, ca. 1930

Contributed by: South Bristol Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: South Bristol Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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A Town Is Born: South Bristol, 1915

After being part of the town of Bristol for nearly 150 years, residents of South Bristol determined that their interests would be better served by becoming a separate town and they broke away from the large community of Bristol.

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Lincoln County through the Eastern Eye

The Penobscot Marine Museum’s photography collections include nearly 50,000 glass plate negatives of images for "real photo" postcards produced by the Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company of Belfast. This exhibit features postcards from Lincoln County.

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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

Site Pages

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"… 1931, another fire occurred on Congress Street, gutting the Strathglass Building (later known as Hotel Harris)."