Noticing Foundations

April 26, 2000

 

This picture is from a post card, part of a collection belonging to Peter Smith of Damariscotta. Peter is a descendent of Constant Southworth and lived in Corinna until 1972 with his parents, Glenn and Shirley. He has a collection of over 100 old post card of the Corinna area. This one is postmarked 1924. It shows a view of Main Street from the East. On the right is the woolen mill, then known as the Corinna Manufacturing Company. Beyond that is the Odd Fellows Hall in its original location. The Stewart Library Building can be seen behind it. The three story building on the left is the Realty Block. Click on this picture to view a larger copy.

 
 

While walking in the open cellar during a recent visit to the Eastland demolition site, I noticed different sections in the foundation. This picture shows a part of the original foundation of the first mill built on Main Street in 1912.

 
 

This post card from Peter's collection showing the Corinna Manufacturing Company is postmarked 1928. Click on this picture to view a larger copy.

 
 

Most of the front foundation wall is relatively new and made entirely of concrete. However, as we reached this point, across from the Simply Stuff building, I was surprised to see granite blocks embedded in the wall. Rick Leighton knew this was the original foundation for the Odd Fellows Hall.  
 
 
This post card from Peter's collection shows the Odd Fellows Hall in its original location on the foundation above. The building was constructed in 1907. There is no postmark on this card but I think the picture was taken around 1912. Click on this picture to view a larger copy.

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