Today we were in Augusta for a Dr.'s appointment so we decided to go to the Maine State Museum when we finished up. The museum is located adjacent to the Capitol building and turned out to be quite impressive. Flash photography wasn't allowed so I did the best I could with the pictures. The museum consists of 4 floors of displays, artifacts, etc.- the pictures below don't scratch the surface of what was there nor do they do the displays justice. This is a great museum.
The Capitol Building - completed in 1832
The Lion is a steam engine and tender built in 1846 for use on a Maine logging railroad. It is the oldest known American-built locomotive in New England. The restoration on this is amazing - the engine and tender are in exceptional condition.
Bullwinkle (they also had a flying squirrel -couldn't get a pic)
The Lombard Log Hauler - also an impressive piece of machinery.
Locked moose antlers - see next pic for description
Rawnsley Runabout - Maine made automobile - 1904
Burrows Tourabout - Maine made auto from 1908
Metal working shop
Furniture Making Shop
Items Patented In Maine
Textile Loom
Home Loom
Tall Ship Mast & Boom Display
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