History of Auburn, Maine, USA

A Lewiston, Maine, telegram says the Auburn Savings Bank has called a meeting of the depositors to decide what action shall be taken regarding the affairs of the institution, unusually heavy drafts having been made upon it.

Some cities are remarkable for the enterprise and progressiveness which characterizes their citizens; some for the natural commercial advantages which bring prosperity, and still others for a charming situation in the midst of many beautiful scenes of nature. Auburn is remarkable for all of these. The history of Auburn is of a quiet but suggestive type, marked by the features which have characterized the growth of the best towns and cities of New England. It was originally a part of a large section of the Pejepseot Purchase, which went under the name of Bakerstown and included present Auburn, Minot and Poland. The city as now composed has been a gradual assimilation of territory from other towns in the vicinity. Auburn village, the nucleus of all future growth, was first settled by Joseph Welch, in 1797. He erected a log hut near what is now Golf's Corner, and began to clear the ground. As other settlers came, they built around this clearing as a center. Mr. Doblmeyer put up the...

Auburn, a city and the capital of Androscoggin co., Me, is on the west bank of the Androscoggin River, and on the Maine Central Railroad, 35 miles N. of Portland, and 31 miles S.W. of Augusta. The river, which falls 60 feet near this place, separates Auburn from the city of Lewiston, and the Auburn & Lewiston Railroad connects both places with the Grand Trunk Railway. It has a court-house, 6 churches, 2 national banks, 2 savings-banks, the Auburn High School, 2 newspaper offices, a furniture-factory, a large cotton-mill, a tannery, a foundry, and extensive manufactories of boots and shoes. The capital employed in the shoe business in Auburn is $1,000,000. In 1876, 3,665,700 pairs of boots and shoes, valued at $3,000,000, were manufactured here. Pop, in 1880, 9555; in 1890, 11,250.

Auburn, a city and the capital of Androscoggin co., Me., is on the west bank of the Androscoggin River and on the Maine Central R., 34 miles N. of Portland and 31 miles SW. of Augusta. The river, which falls 60 feet near this place, separates Auburn from the city of Lewiston, with which it is connected by railroad. Auburn has a court house and extensive manufactures of boots and shoes, cot ton, and furniture. Pop. in 1890, 11,250 ; in 1900, 12,951.

Auburn, Me., May 16. (AP) - Restoration of a gaping hole in its New Auburn section where 248 buildings including the homes of one-twelfth of the city's population were destroyed by fire yesterday with loss exceeding $1,000,000 was the problem facing this city today. The homeless most of whom were of foreign extraction - workers in the mills of Lewiston, across the Androscoggin River - were estimated by City Manager Frederick Ford to number approximately 1500.

The section of the city thickly covered with tenement buildings was more congested than usual, the city manager said, many families sharing their quarters because of economic conditions. Some of the structures, he said, housed half a hundred families. Most of the victims, possibly three-quarters of the number, Ford estimated, found shelter with relatives and friends in other sections of the city. The others were being cared for by relief agencies.

Four companies of National Guardsmen, serving as civil officers, still...

Outdoor Activities:

Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary: Explore this beautiful sanctuary with over 357 acres of woods and trails, perfect for hiking and birdwatching.

Mount Apatite Park: Go rockhounding and explore the numerous trails for hiking, mountain biking, and even cross-country skiing in the winter.

Auburn Riverwalk: Stroll along the Androscoggin River on this picturesque walkway, great for a leisurely walk or a peaceful afternoon picnic.

Lost Valley Ski Area: In the winter, hit the slopes for skiing and snowboarding. It's a great spot for beginners and families.

Community Little Theatre: Enjoy outdoor theater performances during the summer months at this community theater.

Museums and Cultural Attractions:

Museum L-A: Learn about the industrial history of Lewiston and Auburn through interactive exhibits and artifacts.

Bates College Museum of Art: Explore contemporary and traditional art exhibitions at this museum located on the Bates College...