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Item 18370

First St. Peter's Church, Lewiston, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries Date: circa 1900 Location: Lewiston Media: Photographic print

Item 18373

Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Lewiston, ca. 1934

Contributed by: Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries Date: circa 1934 Location: Lewiston Media: Photographic print

Item 5283

First phase, burning of the Old South Church, Bath, 1854

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1854-07-06 Location: Bath Media: Oil on canvas

Online Exhibits

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Nave, St. Peter and Paul Church, Lewiston, ca. 1970

La Basilique Lewiston

Like many cities in France, Lewiston and Auburn's skylines are dominated by a cathedral-like structure, St. Peter and Paul Church. Now designated a basilica by the Vatican, it stands as a symbol of French Catholic contributions to the State of Maine.

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John P. Sheahan, 1st Maine Cavalry, 31st Maine Infantry

John P. Sheahan of Dennysville served in the 1st Maine Cavalry from August 1862 until March 1864 when he was commissioned as a lieutenant in Co. E of the 31st Maine Infantry. His letters reveal much about the life of a soldier, including political views and thoughts about the war.

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Sgt. Nelson W. Jones, 3rd Maine Infantry, ca. 1862

This Rebellion: Maine and the Civil War

For Mainers like many other people in both the North and the South, the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865, had a profound effect on their lives. Letters, artifacts, relics, and other items saved by participants at home and on the battlefield help illuminate the nature of the Civil War experience for Mainers.

Site Pages

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Lincoln, Maine - Methodist Church

"The church was built when William Marsh was pastor. It is located at the intersection of Lee Road and Main Street."

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St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lincoln, ca. 1920

Lincoln, Maine - Catholic Church

"… two A priest built a peaceful church In 1902 A church was risen Used the reverend John Bapst The church will not fall Works Cited Fellows, M.D…"

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Universalist Church construction contract, Bath, 1839

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"The Church Block was built in 1863, right after the Universalist Church was torn down. When the Universalist Church was torn down, the Sagadahoc Club…"