Category Archives: Things

Encapsulated Scrapbook – 1884-1979

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Don Taylor

This is a collection of 42 newspaper articles that were encapsulated into a collection probably during the 1970s at the Society. It consists of articles as early as 1884 and as recent as 1979 with the majority of articles from … Continue reading →

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VHS Tapes Converted to DVDs

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Don Taylor

Friday Forum – Scarborough Historical Society DVDs  Scarborough Historical Society DVDs. “Parts 1 and 2” refer to how many DVD Discs were converted from VHS to DVD by the Community Services Staff. These DVDs are in a 3-ring binder above … Continue reading →

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Arguments of Men of Scarboro at Augusta

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Rodney Laughton

[Transcription of a letter to the editor, ca. 1902] To the Editor of the Argus:      I was much interested in the arguments of the men of Scarboro at Augusta yesterday, as to what the electric road could and … 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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