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Historical Items

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Item 29429

Johnson Shoe Factory, Hallowell, 1900

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: 1900 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Item 29245

Aerial view of Hallowell Granite Works, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1920 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Item 54282

O.C. Palmer's Carriage Manufactory, Hallowell, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1890 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Presidents and Campaigns

Several Mainers have run for president or vice president, a number of presidents, past presidents, and future presidents have had ties to the state or visited here, and, during campaign season, many presidential candidates and their family members have brought their campaigns to Maine.

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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

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Making Paper, Making Maine

Paper has shaped Maine's economy, molded individual and community identities, and impacted the environment throughout Maine. When Hugh Chisholm opened the Otis Falls Pulp Company in Jay in 1888, the mill was one of the most modern paper-making facilities in the country, and was connected to national and global markets. For the next century, Maine was an international leader in the manufacture of pulp and paper.

Site Pages

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Historic Hallowell - The Cotton Mill & The Johnson Shoe Company

"The Cotton Mill & The Johnson Shoe Company These days, there aren’t many major factories in our communities."

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Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"Johnson, Carrie E. Johnson, and Lillie Johnson. In the Johnson Shoe Factory, the employees were very productive."

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Historic Hallowell - The Opening & Closing of Hallowell's Shoe Companies

"In 1935, it was Hy-style Shoe Company. From 1940 to 1962, The Hallowell Shoe Company was run by Samuel Kleven."