CIVIC PRIDE

~ Jnana Hodson
A former school.
A former school.
And another.
And another.
And yet another.
And yet another.

As municipalities emerged in the 19th century, the populace often took pride in the local identity – and this was reflected in the craftsmanship and details adorning their public buildings.

Dover's old waterworks.
Dover’s old waterworks.
Stained glass windows in what was the high school's chemistry lab. It's now a community center.
Stained glass windows in what was the high school’s chemistry lab. It’s now a community center.
Don't forget the central firehouse.
Don’t forget the central firehouse.
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Published by Jnana Hodson

In downsizing to a remote fishing village in Downeast Maine, this eclectic writer feels everything's coming together.

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  1. Not to mention that there were no unions so craftsman, laborers and materials were much cheaper and easier to find…. the older buildings are the loveliest.

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