WALDOBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WALDOBORO, ME

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The Waldoborough Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Waldoboro, Maine. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history of the town and surrounding areas. The society was founded in 1963 and has been actively collecting and preserving artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the history of the area ever since.

The society operates out of several buildings, including the Old German Church, which was built in 1792 and is now used as a museum. The museum houses a collection of historical items such as textiles, tools, and household objects. Additionally, the society has a research library that contains books, maps, and documents related to the history of the town.

The Waldoborough Historical Society offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and workshops. The society also maintains several historic sites in the area, including the Waldoboro Town Pound and the Waldoboro Meeting House.

The Waldoborough Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the town and surrounding areas. Its dedication to preserving and promoting the history of the area ensures that future generations will have access to the rich cultural heritage of the region.

WALDOBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WALDOBORO ME. US MID #8402300285

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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WW&F Ry Engine 9 This was taken after we returned from our tour. The engine had just taken on water and is now preparing to shuttle the train cars into their shed and then it will be shut down for the night inside the engine shed.

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End Of The Line Four people push the turntable to reverse the direction of this engine.

WW&F Ry This recently re-established railway is now part of a museum that sponsors short excursions and other activities related to the railroad and is constantly being upgraded with the efforts of volunteers. The following is from the museum website.

The WW&amp;F Railway traces its roots to 1894 when the Wiscasset and Quebec Railroad constructed a two-foot “narrow” gauge railroad northward from the bustling wharves of Wiscasset. Far short of its international delusions of grandeur, the railway of “big dreams and little wheels” instead reached 50 miles into the heart of central Maine.

Reorganized as the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington, the Railway served Maine’s Sheepscot Valley faithfully for the next 40 years before closing during the Great Depression.

Brought back from extinction by a team of dedicated volunteers, today’s railway connects you with a Maine that has all but slipped away. Join us to experience authentic Maine. It is yours to discover and explore – we will take you there.

Engine Number Nine This past Saturday I spent about five hours or so riding this restored train. I like this photo because of the dark smoke and white steam as the engine is being readied to be coupled to the caboose, box car, and flat car that comprise the train. Also there is some nice fall color. The gentleman in the red and black shirt is installing what were once white flags one on either side of the engine. About 15 riders, mostly train buffs, were on this train. The building is the water tower used to fill the tanks of the locomotives.

The Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway. The line was operated as a for-profit company from 1895 until 1933 between the Maine towns of Wiscasset, Albion, and Winslow, but was abandoned in 1936. Today, about three miles (4.8 km) of the track in the town of Alna has been rebuilt and is operated by the non-profit Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum as a heritage railroad offering passenger excursion trains and hauling occasional cargo.
Engine 9 was built by the Portland Company in Portland Maine as works number 622 completed on May 2, 1891and is a 0-4-4T Forney locomotive now owned and operated by the Wiscasset Waterville, and Farmingtone Railway, Alna, Maine. It was abandoned in about 1936 and has since been restored and is operational. [Wikipedia]

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WALDOBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 110
WALDOBORO
ME
04572-0110

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MID #	8402300285
Name	WALDOBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	010511809
NTEECC	A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	44.098687, -69.375707
CODES	FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 015 US Census Tract: 975200 US Census Block: 2009