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A High School Comes to Scarborough

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Linda Snow-McLoon

By Linda Snow McLoon Introduction It’s common knowledge that going back to early times Scarborough had over a dozen one-room district schools that offered children a grammar school education. But because no one seems to know much about when Scarborough … Continue reading →

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Added week of June 9th thru 15th, 2020

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Don Taylor

Businesses Hotels, Motels, & Inns I added:  Danish Village (U.S. Route 1) – Clipping – 28 August 2015 – “Danish Village arch to be saved.” Organizations Methodist Church (West Scarborough) I added:  Booklet: 150th Anniversary and Rededication – 1802-1952  (Contains … Continue reading →

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Southgate House

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Don Taylor

New “Homes” Photo Gallery There is a new “Houses” gallery which includes three photos of the Southgate house. An early photograph of the Southgate House in Dunstan (before telephone or electric service). There are two other photos of the Southgate … Continue reading →

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Fire – Jocelyn Hotel – 27 July 1909

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Linda Snow-McLoon

PORTLAND EVENING EXPRESS        Tuesday, July 27, 1909                               Price Two Cents Transcription by Linda McLoon $100,000 FIRE PROUTS NECK       Joscelyn Hotel is in Ashes All Guests Escape in Safety with Their Personal Effects Googins Home and Plant Destroyed The … Continue reading →

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The Danish Village

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Don Taylor

The Danish Village (Den Danske Landsby) was one of the first motels in the United States. Located on US Route 1 in Scarborough,  this unique motel was a replica of a little medieval Danish Town.  Each unit consisted of one … Continue reading →

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Photos – Organizations – WW2 Ground Observers & Posts

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Don Taylor

Photo Box 2 Folder: Organizations – WW2 Ground Observers & Posts Photos are below this table.  Hover the individual photo to see its title.  Title (Comment) Accession # WWII Observers – Val Krijanovsky in center 90.45.1k WWII Observers – Mildred … Continue reading →

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Government – Town Hall

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Don Taylor

Images of the various Scarborough Town Halls including: The Original (Oldest) Town Hall The Previous (Old) Town Hall — Located at Oak Hill, Built about 1883 – It housed the high school for several years. New Town Hall

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Scarborough High School – Class of 1949

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Don Taylor

Scarborough High School – Class of 1949 Front Row – Peggy Deering – Lorna Hersey – Mary White – Eunice Lilly – Richard Marr – Delbert Pike – Angie Marshall – Gladys David – Betty Frost 2nd Row – Dot … Continue reading →

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Black Point School – Class Photo 1879

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Don Taylor

Black Point School – Class Photo 1879  Front Row left to right: Leon Harmon, Dorothy Libby, Anna Lee, Jennie Harmon, Laura Prichard, Teacher Theresa Libby,  Lucy Lee,  Arlene Harmon, Nellie Harmon, Della Carter, Raymond Brown. Second Row:  Ora Bucky, Dollie Carter,  Isa Googins,  Florence … Continue reading →

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Oak Hill School (Original)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Don Taylor

This original Oak Hill School was also called The Longfellow School by many older residents. This picture was taken the last day of school, June 23, 1905. It is now part of the Nickerson House located on Route 1 across … Continue reading →

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