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Historical Items

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Item 1394

The Stahls, Rangeley, 1938

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1938-07-18 Location: Rangeley Media: Photographic print

Item 1389

Driftwood Lodge, Rangeley Lake House, 1938

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1938-07-18 Location: Rangeley Media: Photographic print

Item 1392

Driftwood Lodge, Rangeley Lake, 1938

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1938-07-18 Location: Rangeley Media: Photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109873

Alterations and Additions to the Rangeley Free Baptist Church, Rangeley, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Rangeley Client: unknown Architect: Harry S. Coombs

Item 111363

Grumbach/Butler residence elevations, Rangeley Plantation, 1998

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1998 Location: Rangeley Plantation Clients: Jim Grumbach; Beth Butler Architect: Carol A. Wilson

Online Exhibits

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Clean Water: Muskie and the Environment

Maine Senator Edmund S. Muskie earned the nickname "Mr. Clean" for his environment efforts during his tenure in Congress from 1959 to 1980. He helped created a political coalition that passed important clean air and clean water legislation, drawing on his roots in Maine.

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Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion

During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.

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Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War

A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.

Site Pages

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Baxter State Park

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 3 of 3

"The Rangeley Record ran her obituary ending with this message: “Rangeley has lost one of its most famous people and America has lost its most famous…"

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"Tourists on their way to or from the Rangeley Lakes often stopped at the hotel (which eventually fell into disrepair and was torn down in 1969)."

My Maine Stories

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Childhood Memories of Learning to Swim on Rangeley Lake
by Betty C.

Betty's two older sisters taught her how to swim on Rangeley Lake.

Story

How Mom caught Dad
by Jane E. Woodman

How Ruth and Piney met in Wilton and started a life together