HOLDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HOLDEN, ME

Maine-01981 - Fort Remains PLEASE, NO invitations, graphics or self promotions, THEY WILL BE DELETED. My photos are FREE to use, just give me credit and it would be nice if you let me know, thanks. Fort Point State Park is where Fort Pownall was established in 1759.The park also includes Fort Point State Historic Site and the Fort Point Light Station. The remains of Fort Pownall contain interpretive panels and a stone marking of burial sites. Interpretive signs describe Fort Point's history as a military, maritime, and tourist center.
Maine-01981 - Fort Remains Credit: archer10 (Dennis)

Holden Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Holden, Maine. The society was founded in 1974 by a group of concerned citizens who recognized the need to preserve the town's heritage for future generations. The society is housed in the Holden Town Hall, which was built in 1912 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Holden Historical Society collects, preserves, and displays artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the town's history. The society's collection includes items such as old photographs, letters, diaries, farming tools, clothing, and furniture. The society also maintains a research library that contains books, maps, and other resources related to the town's history.

The society hosts regular events and activities to promote the town's history and educate the public about its importance. These events include lectures, tours, workshops, and exhibits. The society also collaborates with other local organizations to promote the town's history and cultural heritage.

The Holden Historical Society is run by a board of trustees and relies on donations and grants to fund its operations. The society is open to the public and welcomes visitors to explore its collection and learn about the town's rich history.

HOLDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a History Museum in HOLDEN ME. US MID #8402300550

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

Maine-01981 - Fort Remains PLEASE, NO invitations, graphics or self promotions, THEY WILL BE DELETED. My photos are FREE to use, just give me credit and it would be nice if you let me know, thanks. Fort Point State Park is where Fort Pownall was established in 1759.The park also includes Fort Point State Historic Site and the Fort Point Light Station. The remains of Fort Pownall contain interpretive panels and a stone marking of burial sites. Interpretive signs describe Fort Point's history as a military, maritime, and tourist center.
Maine-01971 - Bell Tower PLEASE, NO invitations, graphics or self promotions, THEY WILL BE DELETED. My photos are FREE to use, just give me credit and it would be nice if you let me know, thanks. The station’s pyramidal wooden bell tower, one of the few left in New England. The bell was rang by a mechanical system so someone did not have to be there all the time.
Maine-01972 - Fog Bell PLEASE, NO invitations, graphics or self promotions, THEY WILL BE DELETED. My photos are FREE to use, just give me credit and it would be nice if you let me know, thanks. The station’s pyramidal wooden bell tower, one of the few left in New England. The bell was rang by a mechanical system so someone did not have to be there all the time.
Maine-01975 - Bell Tower System PLEASE, NO invitations, graphics or self promotions, THEY WILL BE DELETED. My photos are FREE to use, just give me credit and it would be nice if you let me know, thanks. The station’s pyramidal wooden bell tower, one of the few left in New England. The bell was rang by a mechanical system so someone did not have to be there all the time.
Maine-01968 - Fort Point lighthouse PLEASE, NO invitations, graphics or self promotions, THEY WILL BE DELETED. My photos are FREE to use, just give me credit and it would be nice if you let me know, thanks. The Fort Point Light, or Fort Point Light Station, is located in Fort Point State Park, in Stockton Springs, Maine. A lighthouse at this point has served as an active aid to navigation since 1835 and still is; the present lighthouse dates to 1857. The light was automated in 1988. It is one of nine lighthouses in Maine still using a historic Fresnel Lens. Optic: Fourth-order Fresnel lens (1857) Characteristic: Fixed white; range 28 kilometers (17 mi) .Construction: Squire Brick Tower Other buildings still standing: 1857 keeper's house, 1890 fog bell tower, 1890 barn, 1897 oil house, (below) garage Height of tower: 9.5 meters (31 ft) Focal Plane: 27 meters (88 ft) Brick building, is the oil house for storing the fuel for the light.
Maine-01977 - Fort Point lighthouse PLEASE, NO invitations, graphics or self promotions, THEY WILL BE DELETED. My photos are FREE to use, just give me credit and it would be nice if you let me know, thanks. The Fort Point Light, or Fort Point Light Station, is located in Fort Point State Park, in Stockton Springs, Maine. A lighthouse at this point has served as an active aid to navigation since 1835 and still is; the present lighthouse dates to 1857. The light was automated in 1988. It is one of nine lighthouses in Maine still using a historic Fresnel Lens. Optic: Fourth-order Fresnel lens (1857) Characteristic: Fixed white; range 28 kilometers (17 mi) .Construction: Squire Brick Tower Other buildings still standing: 1857 keeper's house, 1890 fog bell tower, 1890 barn, 1897 oil house, (below) garage Height of tower: 9.5 meters (31 ft) Focal Plane: 27 meters (88 ft) Brick building, is the oil house for storing the fuel for the light.
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HOLDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 41
HOLDEN
ME
04429-0041

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MID # 8402300550
Name HOLDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 800202721
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.716063, -68.611134
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 965200
US Census Block: 1010