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Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"Merchants are usually operators of stores. Merchants' Row is located at 108, 114, and 116 Front Street, the home of many retail stores, built at a…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"At its peak, homes were visited by the local fish merchant, who brought fresh seafood to the door, the baker with fresh bread and pastry, the shoe…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Coasting Law of 1789

"… 1775 The Coasting Law of 1789 required that merchant ships port and register at each non-adjacent state as a way to raise port revenue."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Student Exhibits

"… and The Opera House Ledyard Block Lincoln Block Merchants' Row Old Town Hall and Grant Building The Patten Free Library The Railroad Station…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"… an office for the Port Surgeon and a room for the Merchant's Exchange and Board of Trade. When the building opened in 1858, Joseph Berry was…"

Tate House Museum

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Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 2 of 2

"The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation The committee sent a similar address to the citizens of Maine urging them to support…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 1 of 2

"The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation Overwhelmingly dedicated to independence from Britain, Mainers quieted any murmurs of…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Final Vote

"The Final Vote William Williamson to Joseph Williamson on the final vote for separation, Boston, 1819Maine Historical Society For several…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - After the War: The First Victory for Separationists

"After the War: The First Victory for Separationists The "Boxer" and "Enterprise," Monhegan, 1831 This painting depicts an 1813 battle between…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Turn of the Century to the War of 1812

"Turn of the Century to the War of 1812 The 1800s welcomed a plethora of economic and demographic changes for the District of Maine."

Maine's Road to Statehood - Maine in the 17th Century

"Maine in the 17th Century Map of New England and New York, ca. 1676 Largely an unexplored territory by European settlers, 17th century Maine…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma

"The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma William P. Preble to William King regarding Missouri Compromise, Portland, 1820 Although delighted by…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Overview: Road to Statehood

"Overview: Road to Statehood Map of the Inhabited Part of Maine, Moses Greenleaf, 1829Maine Historical Society Many know that the Missouri…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - 1790s: A Growing Movement

"1790s: A Growing Movement "An address to the inhabitants of the District of Maine upon the subject of their separation," Portland, 1791Maine…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"In the early 1990s, local merchants formed the Bath Business Association (BBA), to consider the problems of deteriorating infrastructure…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"Following these first 4 important businesses and their owners, 6 businesses were at the location from 1934 to 2009, beginning with Burnham's Auto…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"Without these few businesses, Bath would not be as great of a place as it is today. When the businesses were brought into the new block, most of the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"The business was there from 1899-1959 and possibly longer. The business was passed down through the Stetson family."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"One of the many businesses in our block was the YMCA which stands for Young Men Christian Association."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… Library There have been many different buildings, businesses, and people to pass through the intersection of Centre and Washington Streets in the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"The family home was behind the family's business space. Next to the family home was the business of James B."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Green's Department Store

"Mr. Green was a Presque Isle merchant for 37 years. He also opened two other stores, one in Houlton and the other in Danforth."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early 1800s

"… Society After General Knox’s death in 1806, merchants and traders, including Ballard Green, Eli Merrill, John Paine, and Patrick Keegan continued…"