Keywords: New Deal Projects
Item 82170
Westbrook Post Office, Westbrook, ca. 1950
Contributed by: Walker Memorial Library Date: circa 1950 Location: Westbrook Media: Postcard
Item 103297
National Youth Administration cabin, Houlton, ca. 1940
Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1940 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
In Time and Eternity: Shakers in the Industrial Age
"In Time and Eternity: Maine Shakers in the Industrial Age 1872-1918" is a series of images that depict in detail the Shakers in Maine during a little explored time period of expansion and change.
Exhibit
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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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 2 of 3
"There was still a good deal of agricultural activity going on in the area, but new industries taking advantage of the river and the sea were starting…"
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Architecture & Landscape database - John P. Thomas
"… Eastport, were Federally financed through the New Deal. As a naval reserve officer, Thomas served in naval intelligence in Portland during World…"
