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Title: William Fox and Sons, Houlton

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum

Date: circa 1895

Location: Houlton

Media: monochrome photograph

Title: William Fox & Sons clothing store, Houlton

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum

Date: circa 1895

Location: Houlton

Media: monochrome photograph

Title: George Akeley and sons 1923

Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society

Date: circa 1923

Location: Presque Isle

Media: Photograph

Address: 31 Grant Street, Portland

Owner in 1924: McCann & Sons

Use: Dwelling - Three Family

Address: 59-69 Preble Street, Portland

Owner in 1924: D.E. McCann & Sons

Use: Garage, public

Address: 89 Pine Street, Portland

Owner in 1924: J.B. Brown & Sons

Use: Dwelling - Single family

Lt. Charles A. Garcelon, 16th Maine

The son of Maine's surgeon general and nephew of a captain in the 16th Maine, Charles A. Garcelon of Lewiston served in Co. I of the 16th Maine. His letters home in the first 17 months of his service express his reflections on war and his place in it.

A Soldier's Declaration of Independence

William Bayley of Falmouth (Portland) was a soldier in the Continental Army, seeing service at Ticonderoga, Valley Forge, Monmouth Court House, and Saratoga, among other locations. His letters home to his mother reveal much about the economic hardships experienced by both soldiers and those at home.

Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion

During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.