What it was like: It is one of the many building in Windham that has been used for many thing in it past and is still in use today the Windham Human Services which provides food clothing and other assistance to the people of Windham. the building has 3 desks and boxed of food and clothing that people that has donated it is a little run down but still dose look good.

Why is it Historical: Originally the Friends School built in 1926 and then served as the Windham Police Station for many years it is graet to see the all the old building being used for something not just let to rot. We should all look to find uses for the old thing in life.

north windham union church

What it was like: The Church has change a lot over the years it moved in to a new building from the old one. It is now one of the largest church in Windham but still keeps its small church fill. No I did not take the images because the ones I had got lost one may new phone.
Why it is Historical: The built in 1957 and grow to what we see today in 1994 it is one of the oldest church in Windham and still have a vary large parish. This shows the old church on the right the new on the left.

Mr. Moody house

What was Like: The it self is get run down but you can still see how it most have look at one time sitting in what was once the center of windham. It is cool to think the the house that i have look and sines 1764 and I never knew it. The house is owed by the Moody's Mr. Moody once a teacher in Windham and still most call him Mr. Moody he is now in his 60 or 70, so it not surprising that the house has become run down.

Why it is Historical: The house built 1764 by Samuel Hanson for many years the only physician in Windham it is the oldest house in Windham Center it has been owned by the Moody since 1967

The Civil War Soldiers’ Monument

What it was Like: The Monument sit on the USM campus as you had in you can still read the names of the Man how died in the war or after they came home most were just young man from ages of 16 to 30. The Monument it self has a a granite bottom and a marble top were the names are. It is cool to look at what the names that of the men that gave them self to keep the us together.

Why it is Historical: The Civil War Soldiers’ Monument in front was the gift to the town of Gorham of Toppan Robie (Frederick Robie’s father and the first Robie in Gorham), from whom the town had acquired the meeting house. Its cost was $2,000. He was a trustee of Gorham Academy for fifty years and was a large contributor to the town and the Congregational Church as well as to the Academy. It was all so one of the first Civil war Monument in the North.

Harmon’s Lunch

What it was like: Harmon's makes the best hamburgers in the U.S. you all may not think that but if u ask me there is nothing better. I Have been going Harmon's sines i was i little kid and vary few times have i gone and seen less the 15 or 20 people in the vary small restaurant. As you wake in the door one of the first thing you see is all the old milk bottles on the wall and the 10 or so news story that are put up around. If you go in around Lunch time (12-1) you will want for a less 30 min. or more for your meal but it so worth it there is just one man on the grill Pete the owner of Harmon’s Lunch. ever burger in made to order there is never on sitting on the grill waiting for someone.
why it is historical: Harmon’s Lunch was opened in 1960 by Marvin Harmon died in 2003 at the age of 83. IT quickly became known for making the best hamburgers in Maine and maybe the US. The place has been in good hands since his 1985 retirement, though, as it’s still a popular place serving fresh-cooked burgers and fries to those who can find it.
sources:
http://maisonbisson.com/blog/post/10848/harmons-lunch/

Fort Preble

What it was like: The fort was quite there was just me and my friend out there. there was trash all over the place but there was vary little down on the playground and around the light house rockway. it was fun to walk all the way out to the light house wish i could have had the key to get in to the upper part of the the light house.

why it is historical: IT IS A FORT!!!!! ok you need more then that it now but come on. the fort was build in 1808 by Henry A. S. Dearborn in honor of Commodore Edward Preble. it was used in the war of 1812 and the civil war the Spring Point Ledge Light was added to the fort in 1897



sources: the stuff about the fort at the fort and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Point_Ledge_Light
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Preble

Windham center Library

Proof: Images from in and out right the out side of the Library, bottom a book that was setting on the desk one signature contest thought it was cool, top a sign that was in the Library









What it was like: is set up with a few display about the Library and half set up to a Doctor from Windham named Sidney R. Branson. There were some graet old books that came from the Library at the time when it was running.

Why it is Historical: Windham center Library was in operation for more 64 years. In 1907 the was purchased by Julia Hanson to house her book collection. the Library was only open Thursday. It closed in 1971. In the 70's it was moved by the the new library and was used for for hold supplies.

sources: Windham Historical Society , Images of America Windham Compiled by Edith H. Bell

Windham Historical Society

Proof: This is one of the Calendar that that the Historical Society was selling with the a property of Windham Historical Soc. stamp


What it was like: The Windham Historical Society is in a small building with just a few rooms. In the main room there was a few displays one about the wars that people from Windham have been apart of also one about the building it self the building which is 175 years old.

the 2 people there Kay and Ray, Ray how i have know for many year for working in a store in Windham. They were vary knowledgeably about the things in the Building.

Why it is a Historical: It is a Historical Society duh... But beyond that the building it self if one of the oldest in Windham and was the originally town hall in 1833. In 1893 to 1910 in served as the high school. In 1983 the Historical Society made it headquarters in 1995 the Historical Society acquired ownership of the building

sources: Windham Historical Society , Images of America Windham Compiled by Edith H. Bell

The Cumberland and Oxford Canal

Proof: No I didn't take the pitcher but I did go here just forgot my phone.

What i found at the sites: I been here to fish and gone across the bridges but never knew what it was I really was a canal. know it a great place to fish there are not a lot of people there just a few fishers and some people just stop to get out of there cars. It a vary quite place there nothing that I could see the told me about the sites.

Why is it Historical sites: The Cumberland and Oxford Canal opened on June 1st of 1830. With great fanfare, the Officers of the canal corporation rode the canal boat "George Washington" from Portland to the basin at Sebago. After nearly a decade of work a route was now open from Portland some 40 to 50 miles inland. The original survey of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal made use of some ponds to limit the dug length to 15 miles. This route would have started closer to Sebago Lake Village and traveled east, meeting up with the constructed canal route above South Windham. This route was not followed.



The Wreck of the George Washington
Photo circa 1895











sources:http://home.maine.rr.com/alewifecove/

Fryebury Fair

Proof: The Parking pass I used to get it to the fair


What was it like:
Fryeburg Fair is largest fair in the state of Maine but you don't find a lot of people look at the historical part of the fair they walk around the midway and look at the animal but if you look closer at signs and exhibition that the frames setup you can learn just about anything you want to know about the livestock. Then there is the exhibition halls one the History Hall that is just to recognize and honor the many people who helped the fair grow over the years, but you don't see to many people in that hall. I have been going to the fair for almost 15 year not just to go up and walk around but to show sheep this was the first year I don't show sheep at the fair. Being a part of the fair give you a view that most people don't have you see how hard it is to make the fair run the work starts a soon as last year fair ends. There are so many people you learn for the work at the fair or that animal it so fun.

Why Historical sites:
It was a chilly day in March of 1851 when a few local farmers and merchants got together and decided to show off their produce, cattle and wares to the community. Since those humble beginnings, Fryeburg Fair has grown to become Maine's largest agricultural fair complete with six days of harness racing, a farm museum second to none, the world's largest steer and oxen show and a reputation known throughout North America. The fair's growth to eight days has been a gradual one. Trustees voted to expand the fair to four days in 1941 but World War II stalled the expansion until 1945. The fair grew to five days in 1954, seven a few years later and eight in 1981 when the second Sunday was added. While the fair continues to grow in popularity, officials say they are satisfied with keeping the event at eight days. The 2006 fair proved to be the third best on record, marred only by a damp start on opening Sunday. The 2007 fair saw rain Saturday afternoon and evening but otherwise enjoyed excellent fall weather. For attendance, it was the fourth best on record


sources: http://www.fryeburgfair.com/