The Town Register; Farmington, Wilton, Chesterville, New Sharon, 1910
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Release : 1910
Category : Chesterville (Me.)
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Release : 1910
Category : Chesterville (Me.)
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Author : Tamara N. Hoke
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
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Release : 2014-12-08
Category : Photography
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Wilton was incorporated in 1803, when it was a mostly self-sufficient agricultural community. Manufacturing was the backbone of town even before it was fully incorporated and would continue to be until the late 20th century. Early industrial success can be attributed to Wilson Stream, which provided waterpower for Wiltons mills. The names of Bass, Butterfield, Furnel, Walker, Robbins, and Goodspeed would become well known in Wilton as early entrepreneurs. George Henry Bass entered the shoe manufacturing business in 1876 and started his first shoe shop in 1879. G.H. Bass & Co. went on to become a major employer in the area and a nationally known company. The early 1900s was a time of great progress for the town in which the Wilton Academy was accredited, the town library was acquired, and the Wilton Woolen Mill was established. Several businesses also emerged on Main Street, including the Cony Miller Grocery Store, Mrs. Magraths Millinery, Holmans Drug Store, and Stockfords Drug Store. Today, the essence of Wilton is still reflected in its official motto, A great place to live, work & play.
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Page : 736 pages
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Release : 1968
Category : Union catalogs
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Author : Russell Clare Farnham
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Page : 842 pages
File Size : 40,2 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Massachusetts
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Author : Maine Historical Society
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Page : 352 pages
File Size : 33,79 MB
Release : 1902
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Author : Maine Historical Society
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Page : 372 pages
File Size : 24,93 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Maine
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Author : Library of Congress
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Page : 1264 pages
File Size : 26,37 MB
Release : 1975
Category : History
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Author : New York Public Library. Research Libraries
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Page : 592 pages
File Size : 28,87 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Library catalogs
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Author : R.R. Bowker Company. Department of Bibliography
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Page : 864 pages
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Release : 1980
Category : United States
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Release : 1970-11
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