This young fellow is shining shoes on Main Street in Calais, Maine, in front of the Socony Gas Station. The gas station is located next to the St. Croix Hotel, which is to the left in the background. We date … Continue reading
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When the French luxury liner Normandie was launched in 1935 it was the fastest and most powerful ship of its kind, setting a transatlantic record of 4 days, three hours on its maiden voyage from Le Harve France to New … Continue reading
Here is the newsletter for January, 2016. January 2016 … Continue reading
Here is the newsletter for September, 2015. September 2015 … Continue reading
Here is the newsletter from May in 2015 – it does not include the member list for that quarter, but it is otherwise complete. May 2015 … Continue reading
If a vote were taken by the sages of science on the most momentous and significant year in the history of scientific theory 1905 would have to rate either at or near the top. 1905 has been dubbed “The Miracle … Continue reading
Last week’s storms were cumulatively probably as much snow as we’ve had around here in one week for a good long time. The Historical Society has many photos of snowy winters over the years- back in the days before front … Continue reading
With its large Irish population the public in a St. Croix Valley was naturally absorbed by the events in Ireland in 1922. The War of Irish Independence which ended in 1919 had led to negotiations between Irish leaders and the … Continue reading
In 1849 the national insanity known as “gold rush fever” spread like wildfire throughout the United States. Even the St. Croix Valley, as distant from San Francisco as any place in the country, was in its full grip … Continue reading
Salmon Falls in Milltown is one of the most historic geographical sites in the St Croix Valley. The Falls are located just down the hill from Knight’ s Corner and are easily accessible by the road which until the … Continue reading