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Historic Hallowell - Day 3 - Page 2 of 2

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Oakfield Grange 414

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Historic Hallowell - Row House

"In 1970, the restored structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Row House, Second Street, Hallowell, ca."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"These ads are informative in the types of crops being sold and that the barter system was still very much alive. Many backyards, such as that of Dr."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook GP-38, Presque Isle, 1991

"Note the white lines and numbers that were added to an earlier test scheme. Pictured with engine 94 is young rail enthusiast, Frederick Asam."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Student Projects

"We have added to them with students doing research at the local museums in New Sweden, Stockholm, and the Nylander Museum in Caribou. Mr."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Ladies' Third Annual Banquet, Farmington, 1893

"This was organized by an ad hoc group of women rather than one of the organized clubs in Farmington."

Music in Maine - Kimball Drum, ca. 1860

"The writing probably was added by Maine Historical Society Librarian Nathan Goold. Kimball of Portland was 17 when he enlisted on June 24, 1861."

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

"Green rented the building and added on to the store in 1923. Throughout the years he added a shoe department, a ladies’ and a children’s department…"

Walker Memorial Library

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Historic Hallowell - Keeping Us Safe: Fire Department and Police Force

"Later, the fire department added hand tubs to the roster which put out fires quicker and more effectively."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Welcome

"We look forward to building and adding to this site. In addition to sharing Farmington's history with the world, another of our goals is to instill…"

Lubec, Maine - Exhibits

"… Parade, Pins and Pageantry, 1911 New Exhibits Added: 08 Oct 2009 Myron Avery, Lubec and the Appalachian Trail The Blizzard of '34 Student…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Presque Isle Outdoor Pool

"The waterslide was added in 1946 and the pool area was paved in 1956. The city’s second pool, the Indoor Pool, was built in 1978 on the grounds of…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Edward O'Brien House

"In later years, bay windows were added to the house at 313 Main Street, and the front porches were removed from both."

Maine and the Civil War - Legendary Participation

"… frequently, so check back to see what has been added. If your organization has Civil War related materials you wish to contribute to Maine Memory…"

Home: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland - The House, 1786-1960

"After a third story was added to the house after a fire in 1814, the house itself changed little. Outbuildings disappeared, the fence and surrounding…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… of that it was "the easiest swing I ever sit in," adding, "we have had gent & Ladies swing in it from New York Indianna Massachusets & many other…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889

"… the Belles Early was their favorite apple, then added, "Our next favorite tree was the Ladies blush a small red & green apple a prolific bearer &…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - George Francis Train, Bangor, 1866

"… away the principles of a gentleman ..." Martin added, "This gentleman was invited to come up and fire up the Irish and get them on a fever heat…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor post Civil War parade, 1865

"… white cotton stockings lace up kip boots." He added that the boys had been drilled several days before marching in the parade."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Knights Templar member, Bangor, 1864

"… detailed remembrances of his life and activities, added, "Their uniform was black broad cloth of the finest quality & their caps beaver plush their…"

Guilford, Maine - MANUFACTURING - Page 2 of 2

"In the 1940s they added a new addition and they went from making $1 million a year to $80 million a year because of the improvements."

Camden-Rockport Historical Society

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