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Historical Items

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Item 31162

Flood, Remains of Hallowell-Chelsea Crib Bridge, Hallowell, 1870

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: 1870 Location: Hallowell Media: Stereograph

Item 9070

Skowhegan Falls, From Toll Bridge, 1869

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: 1869 Location: Skowhegan Media: Stereograph

Item 29194

Hallowell viewed from Chelsea, Hallowell Chelsea Bridge, ca. 1865

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1865 Location: Hallowell; Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Eye in the Sky

In 1921, Guy Gannett purchased two competing Portland newspapers, merging them under the Portland Press Herald title. He followed in 1925 with the purchase the Portland Evening Express, which allowed him to combine two passions: photography and aviation.

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Washington County Through Eastern's Eye

Images taken by itinerant photographers for Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company, a real photo postcard company, provide a unique look at industry, commerce, recreation, tourism, and the communities of Washington County in the early decades of the twentieth century.

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Maine Sweets: Confections and Confectioners

From chocolate to taffy, Mainers are inventive with our sweet treats. In addition to feeding our sweet tooth, it's also an economic driver for the state.

Site Pages

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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Flood Tide "Bangor needs to grow for the benefit of our young people, as well as for those of us ready to make some new memories..."

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Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 2 of 2

"Typed Manuscript, BPL collection, 1915. Print. History of Penobscot County Maine, with illustrations and biographical sketches."

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Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"… and North American Railroad bought it out in 1869. The last BO & M train ran on April 16, 1870."