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Bridgton (Images of America: Maine)
Ned Allen
Bridgton (Images of America: Maine)
Ned Allen
In 1768, Jacob Kimball moved to the shores of Long Lake in North Bridgton, building a store and providing boat service from Standish, at the southern end of Sebago Lake. Jacob Stevens soon followed, building a sawmill and gristmill on what became Stevens Brook in the center village. Ten power sites on this short brook ran lumber, textile, and other mills, as well as a tannery. Bridgton became the area's commercial center as retail stores and businesses sprang up to support the many mill workers and farm families. The first train on the narrow-gauge Bridgton and Saco River Railroad chugged into town in January 1883. Tourists and artists soon discovered Bridgton, and today the town remains a diverse mix of creative, hardworking people.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 24, 2008 |
ISBN13 | 9780738563206 |
Publishers | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 128 |
Dimensions | 160 × 10 × 225 mm · 399 g |
Language | English |