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Bicentennial. Machias, Maine. 1963.

Bicentennial. Machias, Maine. 1963.

Farris Dry Goods Store in the background. I recognize Vi Payson immediately, standing front left with the parasol.

Author Voices of AncestorsPosted on April 26, 2017Categories 1960s, bicentennial, maine historyTags bicentennial 1963, machias maineLeave a comment on Bicentennial. Machias, Maine. 1963.

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