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Keywords: Van Buren

Historical Items

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Item 11982

Main Street, Van Buren, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Abel J. Morneault Memorial Library Date: circa 1910 Location: Van Buren Media: Postcard

Item 11980

Main Street, Keegan, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Abel J. Morneault Memorial Library Date: circa 1920 Location: Keegan Media: Postcard

Item 7187

Martin Van Buren, ca. 1862

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1862 Media: Engraving

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109159

Van Buren Theatre, Van Buren, 1949

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1949 Location: Van Buren Client: Noel Cote Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Item 109161

Residence for Dr. & Mrs. P.H. Plourde, Van Buren, 1949

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1949 Location: Van Buren Client: Philip H. Plourde Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Online Exhibits

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Aroostook County Railroads

Construction of the Bangor and Aroostook rail lines into northern Aroostook County in the early twentieth century opened the region to tourism and commerce from the south.

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The Barns of the St. John River Valley: Maine's Crowning Jewels

Maine's St. John River Valley boasts a unique architectural landscape. A number of historical factors led to the proliferation of a local architectural style, the Madawaska twin barn, as well as a number of building techniques rarely seen elsewhere. Today, these are in danger of being lost to time.

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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.

Site Pages

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Abel J. Morneault Memorial Library

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L'Heritage Vivant Living Heritage

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales - Page 2 of 3

"… dad James would get a taxi from the Van Buren nursing home and stop here (Carroll’s Auto Sales) to get money from Skippy to pay for the taxi."

My Maine Stories

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Story

Sister Therese Bouthot:Life of service as a Good Shepherd sister
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

From humble beginnings to playing a leadership role in the service of others

Story

Julia Winters and Life in Lewiston/Auburn, Maine
by Judy Zaccagnini Flynn, granddaughter

6 year old sent to Maine foster home when her parents were unable to care for her