Franklin Grange Hall, Bryant Pond, ca. 1892
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Maine Historical Society
Agriculture played a large role in the lives and successes of Bethel natives, and naturally as tourism and consumer rates increased, so did the farmer's ability to produce and trade on a larger level.
In the 1860s, commercial activity and manufacturing increased, particularly at Bethel Hill and the nearby village of "Skillingston."
A balance between industry and tourism allowed commerce to develop into a workable system, creating a triangle-like structure that became greatly influential to Maine and its efforts during the war.
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