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Historical Items

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Item 105092

German Schilling coin, Castine, 1667

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1667 Location: Castine Media: Metal

Item 105079

Bolivian Two Reales Cob coin, Castine, 1769

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1769 Location: Castine Media: Silver

Item 105082

Dutch lion daalder coin, Castine, 1641

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1641 Location: Castine Media: silver

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 116478

Maine Maritime Academy additions, Castine, 1927-1948

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1927–1948 Location: Castine Client: Maine Maritime Academy Architect: John Howard Stevens and John Calvin Stevens II Architects

Item 109117

Lucille Stone vacation home, Castine, 1951

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1951 Location: Castine Client: Lucille Stone Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Item 110444

Sterling residence parking area and garage relocation, Castine, 1989-2000

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1989–2000 Location: Castine Client: Ann Sterling, Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates

Online Exhibits

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Indians, Furs, and Economics

When Europeans arrived in North America and disrupted traditional Native American patterns of life, they also offered other opportunities: trade goods for furs. The fur trade had mixed results for the Wabanaki.

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Big Timber: the Mast Trade

Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.

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Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army

Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.

Site Pages

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Wilson Museum

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Blue Hill, Maine - Brooksville to Castine Ferry, 1907

"Brooksville to Castine Ferry, 1907 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description A ferry boat that traveled from Brooksville to…"

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Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 2

"… style Unitarian-Universalist Church of 1831-32 in Castine. George W. Bourne House, Kennebunk, ca."