BIDDEFORD MILLS MUSEUM

BIDDEFORD, ME

( 1931 ) Timberwind Sail Boat Portland - Maine History story from the web site <a href="http://www.portlandschooner.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.portlandschooner.com</a> Timberwind is a 96' two-masted schooner that was built in 1931 by Victor Cole at Union Wharf in Portland. For nearly four decades, until 1969, it was named the Portland Pilot and was responsible for meeting incoming vessels outside the harbor and piloting them to their berths. It was also briefly commandeered for service by the Coast Guard during World War II. Timberwind is certified by the US Coast Guard to carry 45 passengers on deck and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
( 1931 ) Timberwind Sail Boat Credit: Thank You (25 Millions ) views

The Biddeford Mills Museum, located in Biddeford, Maine, is a historical museum dedicated to the history and significance of the textile industry in the city. The museum is housed in the Pepperell Mill Campus, which was once home to the largest textile manufacturing complex in the world.

The museum features exhibits that showcase the machinery, tools, and fabrics used in the textile industry, as well as the stories of the workers who made the industry thrive. Visitors can explore the mills and see how the machinery operated, providing a unique insight into the workings of the mills during their heyday.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offers educational programs and events, including guided tours of the mills, lectures, and hands-on activities. There is also a gift shop on site, featuring locally made products and souvenirs.

The Biddeford Mills Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of the textile industry or the growth and development of Biddeford, Maine. It provides a fascinating look into the past and the impact that the mills had on the city and its people.

BIDDEFORD MILLS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BIDDEFORD ME. US MID #8402300499

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).

( 1931 ) Timberwind Sail Boat Portland - Maine History story from the web site <a href="http://www.portlandschooner.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.portlandschooner.com</a> Timberwind is a 96' two-masted schooner that was built in 1931 by Victor Cole at Union Wharf in Portland. For nearly four decades, until 1969, it was named the Portland Pilot and was responsible for meeting incoming vessels outside the harbor and piloting them to their berths. It was also briefly commandeered for service by the Coast Guard during World War II. Timberwind is certified by the US Coast Guard to carry 45 passengers on deck and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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BIDDEFORD MILLS MUSEUM
2 MAIN STREET SUITE 17-301-G
BIDDEFORD
ME
04005-2074

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BIDDEFORD MILLS MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402300499
Name BIDDEFORD MILLS MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 274483935
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.493016, -70.449256
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 025202
US Census Block: 6001