Keywords: John Collins house
Item 9699
Lanes Store Postcard, ca. 1930
Contributed by: Leeds Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Leeds Media: Postcard
Item 9047
Group in Front of Hotel Coburn, about 1895
Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1895 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Shepard Cary: Lumberman, Legislator, Leader and Legend
Shepard Cary (1805-1866) was one of the leading -- and wealthiest -- residents of early Aroostook County. He was a lumberman, merchant, mill operator, and legislator.
Exhibit
Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine
As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.
Site Page
Music in Maine - Opera, Orchestras and Stages
"This original piece world-premiered at the Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono and performed as part of the Bangor Symphony…"
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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village
"Phillebrown Blacksmith James Collins “ A. Spooner Painter I.L. Tripp Lumber Dealer A. Jordan “ “ W. Pratt Shingle Mfg. Col. C. Harvey “ “ I.E."
