{"product_id":"vassalboro-paperback-2","title":"Vassalboro - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanice Clowes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eVassalboro Historical Society\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe town of Vassalborough, Maine, was incorporated in 1771. The town clerk modified the spelling of the town to Vassalboro' in 1851 and then to Vassalboro in 1861. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe town is nearly 48 square miles in size and is comprised of six distinct areas. With a connection to the Kennebec River and its lakes and ponds, Native Americans had a presence here for over 8,000 years, establishing seasonal villages and using the waterways for fishing. Shipbuilders rolled their completed ships to the Kennebec River, and many mills used waterpower provided by the streams. The American Woolen Mill in North Vassalboro won a gold medal for its cassimere fabric at the world's fair in London in 1851. Wonderful historic buildings still line the streets, including the Vassalboro Historical Society's Taylor's House and Blacksmith Shop and Lampson's Harness Shop as well as the town's first firehouse. The Revere House in East Vassalboro once provided lodging to guests who were often ferried to the nearby Bradley's Island in China Lake for bowling, dancing, and dining. Oak Grove School brought to Vassalboro students from all over the world. While Vassalboro has changed from the mill town it was in the 1800s, it remains a family-focused community, providing a sense of warmth, history, and continuity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vassalboro Historical Society is proud to share the photographs and information from its vast collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vassalboro Historical Society is proud to share the photographs and information from its vast collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 9.21 x 6.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47291720958201,"sku":"9781467161909","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/swxfsuFsf9781467161909_96da82d5-1fa5-4850-bcd7-c93a55c3d381.webp?v=1769163104","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/vassalboro-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}