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1. 0767 - Print, Photographic

   Paquin Building, Washington Street, Biddeford, 1955. Washington Street looking toward Main. In the background can be seen the Nichols Building which was remodelled in 1939 from the Crystal Arcade (b.1852). The Paquin Building was the first real business building improvement to made on Washington Street. It was built by Joseph R. Paquin in 1924. People were so doubtful about the success of the building that it was nicknamed "Paquin's Folly" for se...

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2. 0937 - Print, Photographic

   The Fraternal Order of Eagles and their Santa distribute 2,500 boxes of candy in City Square, Christmas morning, 1913. The man with the megaphone at left is Frank X.C. Cote, owner of the Nickel Theater which is seen at right decorated for the holiday. An account of this was written in the Biddeford Daily Journal, 26 December 1913.

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. 2511 - Print, Photographic

   Main Street, Looking east from York St towards Alfred St, c.1955. [Back stamped "Robert T. Utman", although it looks like a number from the Anastasoff Series from the City Centennial.]

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. 3329 - Print

   Downtown Biddeford: Main Street at Lincoln Street, February 17, 1945. Shows street and snow banks in front of Pepperell Hall, York Street, Nichols Block and Union Block. Image taken by Biddeford and Saco Bus Company, and includes comments on traffic, parking, and snow removal. Captions read: "Biddeford,Maine-Main Street looking from City Hall. Note water 6" deep.-parked cars both sides."X" is supposed to be bus stop. 5 PM. 2/17/45" [Image cour...

   Record Type: Photo