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Contributed by Blue Hill Historical Society

Description

At least four distinct communities grew up in Blue Hill in the early years following the founding of the town in 1762, a result of poor roads and the difficulties of travel at the time. South Blue Hill became the name commonly used to describe the region in the south part of town on "The Neck," a strip of land between the Salt Pond and Blue Hill Bay separated from the rest of town by the reversing falls at Blue Hill Falls until the first bridge was built in the mid-19th century.

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About This Item

• Title: Main Street in South Blue Hill. ca. 1910, ca. 1910
• Creator: Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company, Belfast Maine
• Creation Date: circa 1910
• Subject Date: circa 1910
• Location: South Blue Hill, Blue Hill, Hancock County, ME
• Media: Postcard
• Dimensions: 8.7 cm x 14.1 cm
• Local Code: HHPH 2198
• Collection: Robert V. Sweetall collection of early Blue Hill postcards
• Object Type: Image

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Standardized Subject Headings

• Villages--Maine
• Main Street (Blue Hill, Me.)
• Streets--Maine--Blue Hill

Other Keywords

• Blue Hill Falls
• The Neck

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For more information about this item, contact:

Blue Hill Historical Society
PO Box 710, 3 Water Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614

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