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Endangered Historic Sites |
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Maine Preservation announced its 2008 list of Maine's Most Endangered Historic Properties. Beginning in 1996, Maine Preservation has posted its listing of endangered historic properties. Their mission is to promote the preservation of Maine's historic places.
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Historic Homes & Sites |
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Search for historic homes and sites in the state of Maine at this website. Sites are listed by the area in which they are found; and listings include location, contact information, short description and hours of operation.
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History in State Parks |
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From State Historic Sites to wilderness relics, you will find an abundant and rich history on land managed by the Bureau of Parks and Lands in Maine. Examples of stories you will find include the nation's oldest blockhouse and where Teddy Roosevelt became an outdoorsman.
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Oaklands Castle |
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The Oaklands Castle was built between 1835 and 1837 for Robert Hallowell Gardiner, the grandson of the founder of the city of Gardiner, Maine. The estate encompasses 310 acres along the Kennebec River and is still home to a working farm.
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Register of Historic Places |
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The National Register of Historic Places offers a listing of historic sites in Lincoln County, Maine. Each listing includes a short description of the site, its location, period and area of significance, historic function and current function.
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