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/