University of Southern Maine USM Digital Commons
Lewiston Centennial (1861-1961) Souvenir Programs
1961
Lewiston Centennial (1861-1961) Official Souvenir Program
City of Lewiston, Maine
Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/fac-lewiston- centennial-1861-1961
Recommended Citation Souvenir Programs Collection, Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries.
This Program is brought to you for free and open access by the Souvenir Programs at USM Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Lewiston Centennial (1861-1961) by an authorized administrator of USM Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1861 ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESS 1961
OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAM T~E INDUSTRIAL I-IEART OF
IS GROWING GROWING GROWING ""NOW IN ITS"" OENTENNIAL YEAR 1861 1961 .
FOR MORE INFORMATION- WRITE- WIRE- CALL
, SAM MICHAEL, DIRECTOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
rCITY BUILDING LEWISTON, MAINE Completely Air-Conditioned
Lewiston, Maine
WE WERE THERE ....
. . (NOT IN 1861 l BUT IN 1928 WITH THE FIRST FASHIONS FOR WOMEN IN A STORE JUST 25' WIDE BY 90' LONG ....
. . . . WITH THE FIRST LARGE NEON SIGN ON LISBON STREET ....
. . . . WITH THE FIRST STORE TO BE COMPLETELY AIR"CONDITIONED FOR YOUR SHOPPING COMFOR'f ....
. . . WITH THE FIRST STORE TO STRETCH THROUGH FROM LISBON STREET TO PARK STREET. AND ALWAYS WITH THE FIRST IN FASHIONS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, OF THE FINEST QUALITY ....
WE'LL BE THERE ....
WITH THE NEWEST IN FASHIONS EACH SEASON .... AND IMPROVED WAYS OF DOING THINGS AND WE'LL ALWAYS BE THE STORE WHERE YOU AND YOURS CAN SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE ....
CHOOSE FROM COUNTRY TWEEDS CASHMERE "400" COAT OR ANGELIQUE FABRIC ELEGANTLY TRIMMED IN LAVISH NORWEGIAN BLUE FOX ....
Ample Parking opposite our Park Street Entrance We take great pleasure in
extending our he.arty congratulations
on the occasion of the
Lew-iston Centennial
Lewiston's growth and vigor reflect great credit on the
Citizens and Businesses of both the past and present.
Teamwork, alertness to opportunities and willingness to
give of their energies, has brought to this period an
aggressive community with many advantages for better
living.
CASCO We are very proud of the part BANK which we have had, during these & Trust Company Members Federal Deposit hundred years, in helping to make Insurance Corporation Lewiston the fine city that it is,
and are looking forward to the fu- DEPOSITORS Trust Company ture with great confidence based Member Federal Reserve on the forward look and spirit of Insurance Corporation and today. Federal Reserve System
FIRST- -0- Manufacturers National BANK MEMBERS of Lewiston and Auburn LEWISTON & AUBURN Member Federal Reserve System & Federal Deposit CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION Insurance Corporation
tiOOD PROtiRAIIINIINtJ FOR IJOOD NEIGHBORS
WCSH.,TV salutes LEW/STOII on the occasion of its Centennial Celebration
Maine Broadcasting System WCSH radio Portland WCSH-TV Portland WRDO radio Augusta WLBZ radio Bangor WLBZ-TV Bangor
Bob Zalko represents Channel 6 in the Lewiston-Auburn area §'1';~.-r$ 0~ ~~l~t:: ()"F1FJ .JOH~ \"1. · R.EEO c;OVE~NO~ PRODUCER OF THE WORLD'S RAYTHEON • • • FINEST TRANSISTORS CONGRATULATES THE INDUSTRIAL HEART OF MAINE • • • • LEWISTON On the occasion of Lewiston's l OOth Anniversary Raytheon Company extends best wishes to Lewiston and her citizens, who look forward to the years ahead. We are sure the vision and industriousness demonstrated in the past will carry the community ahead to a fine future. RAYTHEON COMPANY SEMICONDUCTOR DIVISION EXCELLENCE IN ELECTRONICS PEPPERELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY The brand women believe in 9amouJ /or Quality /or .A-tore than a Cenlur!l * .Natioltally oldvertiJed .Nationally $old LEWISTON DIVISION ++++ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The story "Lewiston-Highlights of the City's History" featured in this Official Souvenir Pro -· gram was compiled by: Est. 1872 Joseph C. Meehan Plant & General Offices Special thanks for facts and historical information are grate LEWISTON, MAINE fully offered to the following: SEARS Clarence March . ROEBUCK AND CO. Historical Advi~or District Sales Offices Celebrating Charles Starbird ATLANTA, GA. BLOOMFIELD, N. J. BOSTON, MASS. Mrs. Ann Bauer 75 and members of her staff at the HARTFORD, CONN. Lewiston Public Library. Years NEW YORK, N. Y. Of Progress PHILADELPHI,A. PENNA. Lucien Lebel SEARS City Clerk, Lewiston WASHINGTON, D. C. SALUTES William C. Harkins Publications Editor LEWISTON Bates Manufacturing Company Manufacturers of "' Calendars on its Paul W. Bean a Diaries Agent and Engineer Union Water Power Company ° Farmers' Almanacs 1DOth a _ Advertising Specialties for BIRTHDAY and for Photo Material Sales Promotion Androscoggin County "Satisfaction guaranteed Historical Society ---- -$--- or your money back" Producers of the Famous SEARS The Lewiston Sun-Journal 145 year old 212 Main St. LEWISTON Ross Nolin FARMERS' ALMANAC ~++++++++ THESE MUTUAL SAVI .NGS INSTITUTIONS Of The Twin Cities CONGRATULATE THE CITY OF LEWISTON 0 n Its 100th ANNIVERSARY ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY SAVINGS BANK, LEWISTON PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK, LEWISTON AUBURN SAVINGS BANK, AUBURN MECHANICS' SAVINGS BANK, AUBURN Lisbon Street in the "Horse and Buggy" Era Interior view of Fogg's Leather Store in early 1900 s ~· View of College Street around 1910 Aerial view of Bates Manufacturing Company, Inc. Lewiston's oldest maf01' industry, and one of the leading textile concerns in America. I City Building Sts. Peter and Paul Church WELCOME TO LEWISTON 11THE INDUSTRIAL AND SHOPPING HEART OF MAINE/I Country Kitchen WHITE BREAD TI-lE TASTE FAVORITE SINCE 1903 Congmtulates the City of Lewiston on its Centennial Anniversary FORECAST FOR THE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH OF LEWISTON This forecast is directed to the attention of the residents of the City of Lewiston-not in 1961, on the occasion of its 100th birthday~but to those citizens in the community of 2061, 100 years hence. We of Lewiston in 1961 note with pride that the community has in the past 100 years built a reputa tion as an industrial center. Our textile factories, with us for scores of years, will be with us for many scores more. Of course, the technique of fabric manufacture will change in these years-as well the reader 100 years from now will know-but Lewiston still, we predict, will be a center of manufacture of this commodity. Our shoe industry, known the world over, will, during the 100 years between 1961 and 2061, expand to even greater limits through changes in technology and marketing. The acquisition of Raytheon, a giant in the field of electronics, was noted in Lewiston in the year preceding this Centennial observation. It, we feel, is but the first of an electronics family which during the 100 years to come will grow to be one of Central Maine's leading industrial fields. Although Lewiston will undergo changes un dreamed of in this Centemiial year, we are certain it will not only remain a good place in which to live, work, and play, but it will become an even more at tractive spot in the eyes of American industry and the people who give their lives and support to the By Samuel Michael, Director American economy. I~dustrial Develcpment Dept. WE view with pride our close relationship to our twin city of Lewiston since early pioneer days. WE are proud to add our sincere congratulations to our good neighbor, Lewiston, on this hnportant milestone in its history- its lOOth anniversary as a City. OUR mutual interests will always be intertwined as we con tinue to grow and prosper together through the years ahead. The Mayor and the City Council The City of Auburn, Main·e . . ~ " Fabulous ·Friendly· Fascinatinq VACATIONLAND for all the Family Compliments FRANKLIN COMPANY INCORPORATED 1857 lewiston, Maine BATES STREET CIGAR & CONFECTIONERY CO., INC. 12-14 BATES STREET LEWISTON MAINE Se.rving central and southern Maine for 45 years AIR-CONDITIONED HUM I Dl FlED Exclusi'tle Distributors of: CANDY CUPBOARD CHOCOLATES PHILLIES CIGARS PAGE & SHAW CHOCOLATES KING EDWARDS CIGARS DAGGETT CHOCOLATES GOLD LABEL CIGARS CONTINENTAL CONFECTIONS EL PRODUCTO CIGARS BRACH'S FINE CANDIES HAY-A-TAMPA CIGARS HUNGERFORD-SMITH SYRUPS ROI TAN CIGARS BLACKMAN'S SYRUPS MURIEL CIGARS \ CIGARETTE AND CANDY VENDING MACHINE SERVICE Branch: F. & P. CANDY COMPANY, PORTLAND, MAINE Commissioners (L. to R.) Lucien R. Fournier; Antonio R. Fournier, Chairman, and Louis P. Gagne. THE COMMISSIONERS OF ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY PROUDLY SALUTE THE CITY OF LEWISTON SECOND LARGEST COMMUNITY IN THE STATE AND SECOND TO NONE IN MAINE IN PROGRESS ON ITS 100th ANNIVERSARY COUNTY DEPARTMENTS SHERIFF ROBERT W. BONENFANT TREASURER HARRIETT SIMPSON COUNTY ATTORNEY GASTON M. DUMAIS CLERK OF COURTS ROLAND C. HOULE JUDGE OF PROBATE PATRICK F. MALIA REGISTER OF PROBATE PAUL L. GENEST REGISTER OF DEEDS LUCIEN A. DRAPEAU LEWISTON CENTENNIAL COMMISSION INCORPORATED City Building Lewiston, Maine OFFICERS President Mayor Emile Jacques Treasurer Eugene St. Pierre Vice President & Seeretcrry Lucien Lebel General Chairman Normand J. Vermette Legal Advisor Philip Isaacson Co-Chairman Samuel Michael Historical Advisor Clarence March BOARD OF DIRECTORS General Chairman Normand J . Vermette; Co-Chairman Samuel Michael; Romeo Boisvert; Ron ald Desjardin; Parker F. Hoy; Clarence E. March; H. L. Gosselin; Raymond A. Geiger; Philip Isaacson; Laurier T. Raymond; Louis P. Gagne; Louis Seolnik; Bruce Huntington; Lucien Lebel; Mayor Emile Jacques; William Tewhey; Mrs. Mary McCarthy; Vie Lagueux; Paul Couture; Fer nand Despins; John M. Lavertu. ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATING COMMITTEES Official Centennial Greeter Representative Louis Jalbert Publicity Co-Directors Alphee Ouellette - Adelbert Lauziere Activities Director Armand Sansouey Reception Director Harriet Simpson Centennial Revue Chairman Ellen Cooper Parade Director Bertrand Dutil Program and Music Coordinator Clifford Lachance Band Directors Robert Rabassa - Allen Simons Guest Concert Conductor Anton Mainente Queen's Ball Chairman Norman Marquis Mercantile Participation Chairman William Tewhey Style Show Coordinator Virginia Meserve Awards Chairman Vidor Lagueux Official Souvenir Program Chairman Samuel Michael Concessions Chairman Jo~eph Poulin Business and Professional Chairman Joseph Mahan Special Assistant Joseph Meehan March and Maneuvers Chairman Tor as Eretzian Firemens Muster Chairman Richard Cadwell New England States Fireman's League (Co Chairmen) Chester McCabe • Earl Legard Official Centennial Photographer Leslie Silewart Official Costumer Mrs. Lucien Drapeau Official Decorator Robert Griffin Dignitary Chairman Sen. Romeo Boisvert Housing Chairman Ethel Hall Transportation Chairman Marcel Moore Public Safety Coordinator Capt. Joseph Farrand, L. P. D. Fire Safety Coordinator Div Chief Thomas Mower, L. F. D. Communications Coordinator Maurice Nadeau Franco-American Day Coordinator Roland Landry Emergency First Aid Stations Androscoggin County Civil Defense Ambulance Service Allied Medical Services Poster Chairman William Harris (NOTE) All of the PROFESSIONAL MUSIC rendered for this celebration has been donated and made possible as a FREE PUBLIC SERVICE to the community, through a grant from the Music Performance Trust Funds of the Recording Industries with the cooperation of the Lewiston Musicians Association, Local #409-of the American Federation of Musicians. The following professional groups are partiei pating in the Lewiston Centennial Celebra tion, all members of the American Federation of Musicians. (Gus Lothrop and his Dixie land Band I (Ted Armstrong and his String Ensemble I (Cliff Lachance and his Orchestra I (Bert Cote, Organ I (Roland A. Gagnon, director of the Montagnard Band I (Steve Ste phens and his Orchestra.) ** LEWISTON- CENTENNIAL- CELEBRATION ** (1861 ;. 1961 ) SEPTEMBER, 15- 16- 17- 1961 {1861 - 1961 ) PROG-RAM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th - 7:30 P.M. Mammoth Style Show at the Lewiston Memorial Armory by the Women's Activities Division of the Centennial Committee. Benner's Clothing Store and the House of Charm will conduct this event on behalf of this division. A Trophy will be awarded to the best membership present and to the lady wearing the best old-fashioned costume. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th - 10:00 A.M. l.l NEW ENGLAND STATES VETERAN FIREMAN'S LEAGUE: "Original Fireman's Muster". A parade starting at 10:00 A.M.-in downtown Lewiston, will be led by the Montagnard Brass Band under the direction of Roland A. Gagnon and escorted by the Scarlet Cadets and Pine Tree Warriors. The parade will adjourn at the Lewiston Fair Grounds for all special events. All Fireman Muster Units from the New Eng Ia nd area will participate in a contest and other sidelight events will be featured. 2.) The Vigilant's Association of Lewiston, will present a s.pecial Franco-American program in the C ity Park between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.-to commemorate this organization's contribu tion to the growth of lewiston durinq the Dast c:enturv. 3.) Centennial Highlight Presentations at the Memorial Armory: 7:30 P.M. A special concert wi ll be presented jointly by the Lewiston High and Edward Little High School Bands, and will feature for the first time a Lewiston Centennial March especially composed and arranged by Mr. Anton Mainente, who will serve as guest conductor. In conjunction, a Pageant will be presented immediately following the concert, under the direction of Ellen Coo,per of lewiston, and assisted by Steve Stephens and his Orchestra. A. l A special award will be made to an adult coupre wearing the most unusual old-fashioned cos- tume and another award to the best teen-age couple wearing similar attire. B.l Addresses by dignitaries and other prominent officials will be made and special recognition will be given to labor, industry and education. C . l Presentation of the Centennial Queen and her Court, with the official crowning ceremonies at 9:00 P.M. The Queen will reign over the Centennial Ball and other festivities, which will follow with general dancing to the music of Cliff Lachance and his Orchestra. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th - 1:00 P.M. 1.) Mammoth Centennial Parade-starting at I :00 P.M.-in dQwntown Lewiston. The participat ing units will consist of ten divisions, dignitaries from several other states, together with state, county and local officials, thirty or more bands, civil and military units, area clubs, business and industrial groups and numerous floats. A parade contest will be judged by professional personnel. 2. ) For the first time in this area, a huge march and maneuver demonstration by several selected Drum & Bugle Corps in open competition, will be held at the lewiston Athletic Park at 4:00P.M. 3. l Field day by the Maine Federation Of Firefighter's Association will be held at the Lewiston Fair Grounds, beginning at 7:30 P.M. A. l A special Brass Band Concert featuring the Mo ntagnard Band, presented by the Lewiston Mu- sicians Association, local #409-A.F. of M. 8.1 Addresses by dignitaries and Centennial officials. C. l Presentation of the Queen and her Court. D. l FINALE: Spectacular display of fireworks at approximately 9:30 P.M.-thus terminating Lewis ton's Centennial Celebration. LEWISTON Highlights Of The City's History Natural resources are God-given gifts with ·which By 1790 the population of Lewiston was 532, and the City of Lewiston has been richly endowed. Since five years later it was granted a town charter. early pioneer days and through the years, the Andro During the early 1800's Lewiston began to expand scoggin River and its Great Falls have played a major industrial-wise. In 1819 Josiah Little established the role in the development of Lewiston. first woolen mill. Its success marked the first utiliza But it took men of vision, courage and faith to tion of the mighty water power here and pioneered recognize the waterways' potential and develop our the way for future growth. great city which has long been recognized as the On March 15, 1820 Maine was separated from the '"Industrial Heart of Maine." Commonwealth of Massachusetts and was admitted In this year of 1961, as we commemorate our lOOth into the Union as a separate State. anniversary as a city, let us first look back briefly The Falls attracted the attention of others to its over the years to Lewiston's origin. Legend credits advantages and it began to be extensively utilized. an Indian with giving the city its name, although this In 1836 a major step forward was taken when the never been authentically established. Great Androscoggin Falls, Milldam, Locks and Canal From a primitive territory first called the Pejepscot Company built huge granite locks at the Falls and a Claim, and then the plantation of Lewiston, its history great canal to supply water power. actually began in 1770. It was then that the first The first man to manufacture cotton in Lewiston settler, Paul Hildreth, who was described as a man was Thomas Harding who set up two looms in 1844. "of roving disposition, yet not wanting in courage," Then the Lincoln Mill began manufacturing opera· came here from Dracut, Massachusetts, with his wife tions two years later. and child, and built a log-cabin home on the banks In 1847 The Lewiston Falls Journal, a weekly news of the Androscoggin River, near the Falls. Others paper, appeared, and in 1861, under the name of The soon followed settling on both sides of the river where Lewiston Evening Journal, it was published as a they engaged in farming and lumbering. Thus it daily. Years later, in 1893, a morning paper, The was that LewistQn and a settlement across the river, Lewiston Daily Sun was established. which became the City of Auburn, began to emerge During this era the first railroad, The Andro:.;coggin as twin communities. Kennebec, began servicing Lewiston. It was the fore- runner of four different lines of railroads which en It is significant to know that the Lewiston Mills tered its limits. These were The Maine Central from contributed immensely in supplying fabric to the Portland to Vanceboro, The Lower Maine Central Union Forces during this conflict. Anticipating a war which operated from Lewiston to Bath, The Grand of longer duration than their competitors in other Trunk, and The Rumford Falls Railroad. textile mill areas, particularly Massachusetts, the Shortly before Lewiston became a city, other in Lewiston mill men stocked cotton in large quantities dustrial devlopments occurred which were to play and thus were able to maintain maximum production a vital role in the destiny of the community. during the years of the battle between the States. It was in that year, on March 15th, that Lewiston was incorporated as a city. The process of the mu nicipal changeover from a town to a city, however, was not completed until two years later. The first city charter provided for a mayor, a board of aldermen, and a common council. Lewiston's first mayor was Jacob B. Ham. The common council was later abolished and, in 1939, a new charter was adopted which provided for a mayor, a board of aldermen and a commission-form of government. A GOLDEN AGE OF INDUSTRIAL GROWTH . During the decade of the 1860's the growth in the Typical Railroa_d Scene textile industry in Lewiston became greatly acceler The first cotton mill to be built on the canal began ated. Other mills were opened, among which were operations in 1852. It was erected by Benjamin E. the Continental Mill, The Columbia, The Cowan Mill, Bates who was a driving force in the development of the Cumberland Mill, and the A von Mill. The Lewis subsequent textile enterprises along the beautifully ton Machine Company which produced parts and equipment for the mills, also was established at that engineered canal system. Among these were the Hill time. Manufacturing. Company and The Androscoggin Mills. Today the Bates Mills and the Hill Mill comprise Bates College was chartered in 1864 as the first two bf the three Maine Manufacturing Divisions of co-educational college in the northeast. It has es the Bates Manufacturing Company, one of the lead tablished a widespread reputation for the high quality ing textile concerns in America. of its educational programs. Its hundred-acre campus and buildings of colonial style architecture make it FRANKLIN COMPANY one of the most attractive college campuses in the country. Bates has grown to great stature during The original company which built the dams, locks the past century and is one of the community's out and canal became known as the Lewiston Water standing assets. Power Company in 1848. The assets of this company were taken over by the Franklin Company in 1857, the year it was incorporated. This company's handling of its vast land ownership in both Lewiston and Auburn was instrumental in the widespread develop ment of both communities. Today the Franklin Com pany is still prominent in land development. The Lewiston Bleachery & Dye Works was estab lished in 1860 and soon became one of the largest finishing plants in the country. The Pepperell Manu facturing Company took over the corporation in 1933. 1861 Thus, Lewiston 100 years ago was a bustling and thriving industrial community with a. population of some 7000 people. It already was winning recognition as the "Industrial Heart of Maine." The year 1861 was momentous as it marked the outbreak of the Civil War. Lewiston answered the call to arms by sending 1153 soldiers to the front, of whom only 16 were drafted. The City paid $100,275 for bounties, and furnished aid to the families of soldiers in an amount exceeding $31,000. Bates College as it appeared in the 1890's m 1872 the first City Building was completed at a ings and dry goods stores of B. Peck Company, the location on P~ne Street extending from Lisbon to Blue Store, and the Low King store, which took their Park Streets:. Built of brick with granite trimmings, places beside previously established merchants such and of gothic style, this magnificent edifice was looked as H.- A. Osgood, jewelers, now Barnstone-Osgood; upon by Lewistonians with great pride, as it was and the E. S. Paul Company's dry goods store. In representative of the finest of public buildings to be the 1880's F. X. Marcott~ qpened a furniture store, . found in New England. In 1890 it was completely and the Fogg's Leather St For years the Music Hall and the Empire theatre The name of Dr. Robert J. Wiseman also is deeply were the center of entertainment where famous plays etched in memory. He was the first mayor of Lewis and vaudeville were presented. Later, with the ad ton of French-Canadian background and served in vent of motion pictures, several other theatres were that office for a record number of eight years. opened here. Today we rank among our community's elder citi As time moved on Lewiston and Auburn experi zens Frank W . Winter, 99, and Colonel William B: enced a most damaging flood, a catastrophe which Skelton, 90, who are still ma} THAT WE JOIN WITH OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRIES IN CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF LEWISTON ON ITS 100th ANNIVERSARY 1861 - 1961 KNAPP BROTHERS SHOE MANUFACTURING CORPORATION BARKER DIVISION LEWISTON, MAINE 7~ TWIN CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. wcou WCOU/FM 1240 ON AM DIAL LEWISTON 93.9 ON FM DIAL WFAU WFAU/FM 1340 ON AM DIAL AUGUST A\ 101.3 ON FM DIAL and affiliated with Maine's "Full · Coverage" LOBSTER NETWORK STATIONS WL.OB WRUM WGUY WGHM WFST WSME PORTLAND RUMFORD BANGOR WATERVILLE CARIBOU SANFORD & DIAL AT DIAL AT DIAL AT & DIAL AT WLOB/FM 790 1250 1150 WFST/ FM 1220 ,I It Aerial view of Lewiston today looking northwest LEWISTON TODAY Besides Bates College, the City's educational fa cilities include Bliss College where courses are con Lewiston is a city that has long been characterized ducted in accounting, secretarial subjects, and busi by its growth and progress. It is the second largest ness administration_ city in the State with a populaton of 40,804, and offers Lewiston High School and St. Dominique's High a broad range of activities which include cultural, School, as well as several parochial and public ele social, civic, fraternal, and private and charitable mentary schools, provide the City with a well-balanced organizations. educational system. The City's churches include six Roman Catholic, The City's Chamber of Commerce has long pro Presbyterian, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, Federated moted the community's interests. Congregational, Universalist, Lutheran, Christian Sci ence, and Salvation Army churches. A Greek Ortho FURTHER INDUSTRIAL GROWTH dox Church and a Jewish Synagogue also serve the As we come to the conclusion of this historical re city. view, it is with pride that we look upon significant Lewiston Memorial Armory is the scene of social developments in the last decade when the City experi activities, conventions -and sporting events while the enced a sharp resurgence in its industrial progress. huge Central ~aine Youth Center features sporting Several companies located here, the largest of which and theatrical spectacles. are the Raytheon Company's Semiconductor Division For years the Maine State Agricultural Society has manufacturers of transistors for many military and held its annual fair here. commercial uses; Geiger Brothers, producers of Central Maine General Hospital and St. Mary's calendars, diaries, advertising specialties, and pub General Hospital here rank with the finest of the lishers of the famous Farmer's Almanac; and the Para State. gon Glass Works, Inc., the only plant in the United In addition to the three newspapers, two radio sta States that manufactures a complete range of sizes of tions-WCOU and WLAM- also provide news cover Christmas tree ornaments. age and entertainment. Three television stations, Lewiston, as it observes its lOOth anniversary as a WCSH-TV and WGAN-TV in Portland, and WMTW city, is rightfully proud of its rich heritage. It looks TV with facilities at Mt. Washington and Poland ahead to new e.ras of growth that will further en 'Spring, bring local and national network programs hance its widespread reputation as "The Industrial to the area. H eart of Maine." THE AUBURN-LEWISTON AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION Salute The City of Lewiston on Its 100th ANNIVERSARY ADVANCE AUTO SALES JEWETT-FORD, INC. Valiant-Plymouth-Chrysler-1 mperial Thunderbird-Ford-Falcon-Ford Trucks MGA-Morris Minor 720 MA!N ST. LEWISTON 24 FRANKLIN ST. AUBURN MARCEL MOTORS AUBURN MOTOR SALES Dodge-Lon cer-Dart-Po Ia r a -Citroen Fa Icon-Ford-Thunderbird-Ford Trucks 1155 LISBON ST. LEWISTON 161 CENTER ST. LEWISTON MARCOTTE CHEVROLET, INC. AUTO CENTER, INC. Corvair-Chevrolet Aupthorized Volkswagen Dealer 386 MINOT AVE AUBURN 786 MINOT AVE. AUBURN MORRISON & SYLVESTER C. F. CHASE CO. !nternational Trucks Ra mbler-Jeep-GMC Trucks MINOT AVE. AUBURN 325 CENTER ST. AUBURN PARK MOTOR MART, INC. Comet-Mercury-Continental DAVIS CADILLAC CO., INC. English Ford F-85-0idsmobile-Cadillac-Fiat 128 CENTER ST. AUBURN 6 EAST AVE. LEWISTON PURITAN CHEVROLET, INC. FLOCK BUICK CO. Corva ir-Chevrolet Buick-Buick Special-Lark .279 MA!N ST LEWISTON 155 MA!N ST. AUBURN WADE & DUNTON, INC. PONTIAC CENTER, INC. Tempest-Pontiac-Jaguar 686 MAIN ST. LEWISTON 675 CENTER ST. AUBURN CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY OF LEWISTON ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100th ANNIVERSARY 1 8 6 1 1 9 6 1 FROM A FRIEND NEW MAJOR INDUSTRIES Paragon Glass ""'arks, Inc. Geiger Bros. Raytheon Semiconductor Division Plant LEWISTON- Congratulations And Best Wishes To A CENTURY OF LEWISTON INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP Steckino"s TWO DECADES OF It is our sincere desire to contribute DINING EXCELLENCE to its continued Growth during the Next 100 Years "New England's First in Dining" serving "Maine's Foremost in Industry" PARAGON GLASS WORKS, Inc. Industrial Park 106 Middle Street, Lewiston, Maine RED HED MANUFACTURING CO. RED HED BRASS GOODS FOR WATER WORKS MORIN'S BRIDAL SHOP 311 Main Street Lewiston, Maine 368 Congress St., Boston 10, Mass. Dial 784-6203 Phone HUbbard 2-2869 SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations TO THE CITY OF TO THE CITY OF LEWISTON LEWISTON ON ITS lOOth BIRTHDAY ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY LEWISTON RELIABLE OIL AND SUPPLY CO. HEATING SUPPLY CO. HARDWARE- PLUMBING- ELECTRICAL 75 LISBON STREET 1 525 Lisbon Street Lewiston, Maine Dial ILEWISTON I Dial I I 784-4084 MAINE 784-4083 Tel. 782-6701 - 783-2631 YOUR BEST BUY is at the LEWISTON SUPPLY The Trend Today HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS i s t 0 ••••• TO THE CITY OF LEWISTON ON ITS lOOth ANNIVERSARY LEWISTON LUMBER COMPANY FOOD STORES 25 Tampa Street Lewiston, Maine J. W. PENNEY & SONS CO. Since 1872 Distributors Of Industrial Products Engineers - Machinery Manufacturers 669 MAl N STREET LEWISTON, MAINE Compliments of YOUR ESSO DEALERS GREETS The THE CITY OF LEWISTON AS A CONTEMPORARY DeWitt WITH ALL BEST WISHES Hotel FOR THE CENTURY AHEAD Serving Lewiston For More Than 100 Years CONGRATULATIONS TO LEWISTON FROM R. I. MITCH ELL, INC. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Automotive Equipment - Accessories - Replacement Parts - Supplies AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP Cushing & Knight Sts. DIAL 784-6411 Auburn, Maine MANY, MANY THANKS The Lewiston Centennial Commission is deeply indebted to sev eral individuals and firms, private clubs, the Lewiston Police and Fire Departments, and many other groups who contributed to the success of the celebration of the City of Lewiston1 s 1OOth Anniversary. Our early publication date made it impossible to list all those who took an active part - but again, to them our heartfelt thanks. INDUSTRIAL FUELS Wright's Imperial • Mine Run Wright's Imperial • Nut~ and Slack Wright's Domestic Stoker • Pea Wright's High Volatile • Lump Th·e Only Family -No. 4 Oil • Distillate DISCOUNT STORE No. 4 Oil • Blended • 50% No. 6 and 50% No. 2 No. 5 Oil • Blended • 60% No. 6 and 40% No. 2 No. 6 Oil • Bunker "C" Guaranteeing First Quality Merchandise Always! FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE In carloads to dealers at any railroad destination Every Item At Discount Prices in the State of Maine. LADIES - MENS - GIRLS - BOYS WEAR A. R. WRIGHT CO. SHOES for the Entire Family - TOYS - "HOUSE PORTLAND, MAINE WARES - HARDWARE -AUTO SUPPLIES SPruce 3-8171 JEWELRY- STATIONERY- RECORDS MAINE'S GREAT FASHION STORE PECKS 81 years old but as modern as space flight! Lewiston, as a city, was only 19 years old when Peck's was born ... both have seen many changes and have grown tGgether. Since 1880 when t~e first Peck's was opened Shopping habits over 81 years have made in a small store on Lisbon Street, our business necessary many changes in store hours. Peck's princi'ples have never changed . ./ . high quality has followed these trends faithfully maintaining goods at the lowest prices careful buying and a balance between customer preferences and sound merchandising permit. Physical changes duty to our personnel. We feel that our present have been made to keep pace with the chang store hours offer the peak of service to the buy ing times and customer demands. One of the ing public. r:1ost important is in conforming to the terrific They are: increase in "automobile" shopping. So, Peck's Fridays, 9:15 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. has instituted ONE HOUR FREE PARKING ai· Mondays, 1 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. the Chapel Street Parking Lots. $1 minimum. Other days 9:15a.m. to 5:15p.m. CONGRATULATIONS, HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS LEWISTON! TO LEWISTON from ON THE OBSERVANCE OF one youngster....._,...... ,,., ITS ONE HUNDREDTH YEAR ~IJIW<;;;;;il~ to AS A CITY another We're proud to broadcast our admiration of THE LOWE BROTHERS CO. Lewiston, now I 00 years young. We're proud as well of the privilege of bringing modern fuel service to this progressive city for over a century. The best years are to come! Thank you for letting us help plan them with you. Unsurpassed Quality in Paints lEWISTON GAS liGHT COMPANY Since 1870 Twin Cities' Partner in Good Living Since 1853 272 Main Street Lewiston, Maine Warmest Congratulations WE TAKE PRIDE IN EXTENDING SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS To The City of Lewiston TO THE CITY OF LEWISTON On Its 1 OOth Anniversary On the Occasion of its 100th Anniversary We Have Been Supplying Maine With The Finest Quality Luggage and Leather Goods Since 1889 J. C. PENNEY COMPANY -roGGs- 200 Main St. Lewiston, Maine LEATHER STORE Serving the Community For Over a Third of a Century 123 Main Street Le.wiston One Hundred ... and One Salutes .93est wishes To Lewiston to the city o/ Lewiston Incorporated As A City 100 Years Ago on its From Maine's Newest Banking Institution 100th clinnive'lsary Incorporated One Year Ago An1erican Trust Co. I-IALL AND .KNIGHT HOME OF THE AMERICAN PLAN Hardware Company Corner of Canal and Cedar Streets, Lewiston -DISTRIBUTORS CHAPEL STREET MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. LEWISTON MAINE Lewiston Municipal POLAR CHEMICALS, INC. JOBBERS AND DISTRIBUTORS Federal Credit Union LIGHT AND HEAVY CHEMICALS CLEANERS', LAUNDRY 'SUPPLIES and CHARTER 5144 EQUIPMENT CAYUGA ROCK SALT Congratulations- We only date back to 1944 but we are on 141 HOWE STREET LEWISTON, MAINE _our way too. Dial 783-2061 CONGRATULATIONS LEWISTON COMPLIMENTS du ALIBERTI, LAROCHELLE & HODSON CLUB MUSICAL 460 MAIN STREET L I T T E R A I R E, I N C. LEWISTON MAINE Francis Timothy PINETTE FUNERAL CONLEY FUNERAL HOME DIRECTORS 377 MAl N STREET 87 BARTLETT STREET Lewiston Dial 782-2411 Maine Lewiston Maine We Salute Lewiston On its 1OOth Anniversary as a City TUFTS BROTHERS T. J. MURPHY FUR CO. PRINTING SPECIALISTS 29 Ash Street Lewiston, Maine Rubber Stamp Manufacturers A House of Quality Since 1873 193 Middle Street Telephone 784-7541 MAINE'S LARGEST LEWISTON MAINE MANUFACTURING FURRIERS ~ MASSELLI BROS., INC. W. E. CLOUTIER CO. ' I 390 Canal Street Lewiston, Maine "' FU~L ASPHALT. WORK DIAL 784-5797 380 LINCOLN STREET EXTENDS SINCERE BEST WISHES LEWISTON MAINE TO THE CITY OF LEWISTON Serving the city since 1880 1861 1961 CONGRATULATIONS FROM Congratulations From ASK FOR PONTBRIAND'S LEO FERN or PHILIPPE DUPONT'S BAKERY, Inc. HARDWARE J.ERRY MILL STREET NEW AUBURN Bakers of Sonny Boy Bread YOUR FRANCHISED Second and Cook Streets GENERAL ELECTRIC A U B U R N, M A I N E BUILT-IN APPLIANCE DISTRIBUTOR FORTIN FUNERAL DIRECTORS FAHEY FUNERAL HOME 70 HORTON STREET 101 PINE STREET Lewiston Maine Lewiston Maine Roland G. Fortin Thomas J. Croteau Raymond R. Duprez Edouard Ouellette L. L. B E A N 100th ANNIVERSARY Incorporated City of LEWISTON LEATHER and CANVAS SPECIALTIES YEAR BY YEAR - GROWING GREATER Freeport Maine WE ADD OUR HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS Supplying Maine with Steel Since I 863. SOUTH PORTLAND BREWER Concrete Pipe Division: LEEDS Perma-Line Corp. of New England LEWISTON CRUSHED STONE COMPANY, INC. PERMA-LINE Ready Mixed Concrete 161 Country Club Lane East SCREENED SAND AND GRAVEL Brockton, Mass. OFFICE AND PLANTS, SOUTH AVENUE RAY BORGATTI JUniper 3-7942 Dial 784-5497 Lewiston, Maine We have been Lewiston's Leadin9 Prescription Pharmacy for Best Wishes Over 85 years CLARK'S DRUG STORE To The City of Lewiston On Its 1OOth Anniversary 57 COURT STREET AUBURN, MAINE Telephone 782-8071 Compliments of INTERSTATE FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING & DISPLAY Co., Inc. 31 ELM STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASS. GERARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 460 Main Street Lewiston, Maine 1531 LISBON ST. LEWISTON, MAINE Compliments de ATHERTON'S L' lnstitut Jacques Cartier Lisbon and Pine Sts. Lewiston, Maine PATRONIZE 9 Store Buying Power THE ADVERTISERS Brings You Bigger and Better Values PLUS IN THIS Guaranteed Satisfaction OFFICIAL ATHERTON'S .~ Brockton Campello · Randolph ' Attleboro SOUVENIR PROGRAM , Haverhill, Mass. Portsmouth, N. H. .. Portland lewiston · Waterville, Maine. CONGRATULA liONS LEWISTON WEYMOUTH SHOE CO. 22 Park Street - Lewiston, Maine POLAR MAINE'S LARGEST CENTER - PAINTS ALLIED PRODUCTS & IND':JSTRIAL COATINGS ABC NETWORK 144 HOWE STREET PHONE 784-6974 Lewiston Est. 1924 Maine 1894 1961 TEAGUE & JENKINS FUNERAL HOME AMBULANCE SERVICE 391 Main Street Lewiston, Maine JEAN'S FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS Modern Shoe Re!)air - Cor. Park & Main Streets & LOAN ASSOCIATION LEWISTON MAINE r!OEL 0. JEAN - Proprietor 275 LISBON ST., CORNER OF CHESTNUT ST. Congratulate the people of Lewiston on their LEWISTON, MAINE Centennial Celebration. 784-5726 H A H N E L B R 0 S. C 0 • F. W. WOOLWORTH COMPANY ROOFING & SHEET METAL WORK Extends Best Wishes VENTILATION & BLOWER SYSTEMS To ROOF DECKS - ROOF INSULATION AUTO RADIATOR REPAIRS THE CITY OF LEWISTON 42 Main Street Phone 784-6477 On Its Lewiston Maine lOOth ANNIVERSARY ST. HILAIRE WATERPROOFING Compliments From BUILDING MAINTENANCE MURPHY MONUMENTS Anywhere in Maine James P. Murphy Co., Inc. 34 ROAK STREET Auburn Maine 6- 10 Bates Street Lewiston, Maine Congratulations From PAINE'S BALSAM FIR PRODUCTS Wholesale and Retail SAM'S ITALIAN SANDWICH SHOPPE Send for brochure Delicious ltaHan Sandwiches & Pizza Pies PAINE INCENSE CO., INC. 49 Middle Street Lewiston, Maine 268 Main Street Lewiston 782-9145 CONGRATULA liONS CONGRATULATIONS FROM TO THE CITY OF LEWISTON THOMAS J. ANTHOINE CO. VICTOR NEWS CO., INC. 561 Pleasant Street Lewiston, Maine Opposite Post Office Lewiston, Maine Quality Printing Since 1906 "1875-1961" ECHO PUBLISHING CO . BOSTON TEA STORE LEONARD J. MICHAUD, Prop. 249 MAIN STREET LEWISTON, MAINE 4-6 Ash Street Tel. 784-8112 Lewiston, Maine Established 1871 Tel. 784-6449 CONGRATULATIONS LEWISTON DILLINGHAM & SON, INC. NEO-KRAFT SIGN COMPANY MEMORIAL CHAPEL 100 High Street - Lewiston, Maine 62 Spring Street Auburn, Maine LOBSTERLAND Best Wisres RESTAURANT from I 14 Blake Street Tel. 782-8951 LE CLUB PASSE - TEMPS., INC. LEWISTON MAINE 45 Cedar Street Lewiston, Maine GRANT & GRANT - Caterers CONGRATULATIONS LEWISTON 81 College Street Lewiston, Maine GAGNON - HASKELL, INC. 13 Hutchins Street Auburn, Maine Founded 1878 Congratulations To Lewiston Congratulations REID & HUGHES SANBORN'S MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. 95 Lisbon Street Lewiston, Maine LEWISTON MAINE "Dancingly Yours" ALBERT FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. On Your I OOth Anniversary TEL. 782-720 I ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIO LEWISTON, MAINE 171 Lisbon Street Lewiston, Maine FEDERAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Budweiser Beer Knickerbocker Beer Cote Beverages Tel. 783-2046 99 Spring Street Lewiston, Maine SALUTE TO LEWISTON RIDE A FERN Lewiston has come a long way in the last CAB l 00 years-the citizens have every right DIAL 45-46-9 to be proud of their accomplishments. IF THE DRIVER DOESN'T THANK YOU -YOU Rl DE FREE The Lewiston Chamber of Commerce and Congratulations Lewiston its members are most happy to have played a part in the economic growth of from Lewiston. The Lewiston Chamber of B I C K N E L L M F G. C 0 . Commerce having served this area since Forged tools, Drills, Hand Tools, Stone 1887 will continue to use its energy to Working Tools, Air Tool Accessories, make Lewiston a most desirable com Digging Bars, Hose, Fittings, Pneumatic Tools, Electric Tools, Cer.1ent Finishing munity in which to live, work and play. Tools, Chipping Hammer Tools, Shims and Wedges, PAVING BREAKER TOOLS. THE ENTERPRISE BRASS AND IRON FOUNDRY, INC. South Avenue Lewiston, Maine AUBURN - PORTLAND, MAINE Specializing in high strength iron and serving greater New England with qual WE ARE PROUD ity castings (gray iron, semi-steel, and TO SALUTE special alloys). THE CITY OF LEWISTON ON ITS lOOth ANNIVERSARY MAURICE MUSIC MART 189 Lisbon Street Originators of the "no-rock" manholes. "For Everything Musical" d A PROUD HERITAGE j F. X. MARCOTTE t The Founder In 1888 when Lewiston was a city of approximately 20,000 residents, F. X. Marcotte opened a small furniture store on Lincoln Street. Born in St. George of Windsor, Quebec, he had come here as a young man and for a time worked in a textile mill. A man of ambition and high ideals, he founded his business on the precept of quality. Since those early days and up through the years to the present time, the F. X. Marcotte Bro. & Co. has been widely identified in Maine with supplying the ultimate in fine furniture and home furnishings. We, the descendents, who still carry on the business, have faithfully adhered to the high principles established by the founder. But our success has also been built by those loyal men und women who have been in our employ over the years. Our sincere congratulations to the City of Lewiston on the occasion of its 1OOth anniversary. We look forward to the years that lie ahead and renew our pledge to supply you with the finest in furniture and home furnishings. F. X. Marcotte Bro. t Co. Quality Furniture Since 1888 132 Lincoln Str,eet, Cor. Chestnut Lewiston, Maine Free Parking Adjacent to the Store - Gerard Marcotte R. Marcotte Donat Bonneau - PARTNERS Congratulations! Lewiston was a quaint rural farming com munity when the . founder of Bates Manu facturing Company-Beniamin E. Bates-vis ited here in 1845. This perceptive, ambitious man immediately recognized the industrial possibilities of the community and went in to action to do something about them. His faith in the communi-ty and in its ·-- people never· faltered; nor did the people1s belief ever wane as the city moved through diffi cult- and perilous times in its quest for strength and growth. In observing its lOOth anniversary, Lewiston is not iust celebrating an event. It is paying homage to the men and women whose deeds, knowledge and courage have combined to build this vigorous and ever growing community-11The Industrial Heart pf Maine.11 . America Continues to Look To Bates For The Finest In Textiles ~ Manufacturing Company ( 1850 - 1961)