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Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"Instead you will find lots of small businesses, including the Guilford Bed and Breakfast. Guilford Bed and Breakfast, ca."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

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

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Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"In 1928, A. W. Drake became the principal owner. He had served in the capacity of clerk with the different managements before he purchased interests…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… 1839-1850, and Edward O’Brien, shipbuilder and owner, built the Carr & O’Brien block in 1852 on the former site of the Paine store at the corner of…"

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Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 2 of 2

"Over the years some owners included Micajah J. Hudson, the Hilton Family, Drake Family and Cummings Family."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… changed hands from pool halls, bars, and other small businesses, until razed in 1957 due to its dilapidated condition."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"The owner at the time, William Ledyard, had to buy another property to hold the supplies and equipment for the building."

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Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 1 of 3

"… and warehousing facility, but the dedicated owners and their loyal employees immediately began building a new modern facility that was again…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 2 of 2

"It has changed names and owners numerous times, as well. Here is a look at some of the changes through its existence."

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Historic Hallowell - Whaling

"… of the Chelsea-built whaler.” The ships managing owner was Job Pierce, and the captain was John Johnson."

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Historic Hallowell - Industry at the Mouth of the Vaughan Stream

"After many experiments, the owner, Ben Tenney, decided to use quartz for sandpaper. Tenney got glue for his paper at the George Seavey Glue Factory…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"The new movie theater had three owners to start with; Alfred Clay, Will Brown, and Al Reade. The theater closed in June of 1996 and the last owner…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"Its owner, Jonathan Davis, also constructed a store that was joined in the next decade by others. Not surprisingly, the street was known initially as…"

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"By 1793 Knox was the sole owner of the Waldo Patent. General Knox took an active interest in his newly acquired land, and set about putting his…"

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Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"and Mrs. Albert Gulesian (owners of the Lincoln Hospital) that building a new hospital might be more feasible than trying to bring the two existing…"

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Historic Hallowell - Industrial Recources

"If the ship owners were really concerned about safety, they would put paddles on the lifeboats. One of the most important things of a ship was people."

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - …then came the settlers…

"… Museum Living in scattered homesteads and small hamlets, these hardscrabble settlers busied themselves with fishing, logging, farming, and…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 1 of 2

"… of profitability, then the decision by Boards and owners out-of-state to sell off the Biddeford and Saco "divisions" or move them down South to the…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Workman's Hospital

"Workman was a nurse and the first owner of the Workman’s Hospital that was built in 1932. The first Workman’s hospital was actually in the upstairs…"

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Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library

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

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 1 of 3

"… Island, Northeast Harbor once had a thriving, if small, business center. Until the late-20th century, residents and visitors could shop for food…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"There are still many small businesses, often in local homes, to support other local needs in this little town of a little over 1600 people."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… many of the local college students, The present owners, much like the previous owners, have continued to maintain the building and grounds."

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Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"… myself as a small boy moving along among so many busy people, all actively engaged in the pursuits and business interests of the time, farming…"