Biddeford in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Alfred Street
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La Rue Alfred
Biddeford, Maine
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The construction of Alfred Street was ordered by the County Court in 1828. It was intended to pass through the center of valuable mill sites and connect directly to Main Street, Saco. Protests and petitions over this originated in Biddeford and Saco. The street was terminated at Liberty Street, now called Main Street. The photograph shows Alfred Street in 1870. The steeple on the left is of the Methodist Church built in 1847. St. Joseph's congregation met there in 1870. The tall striped poles representing bandages indicate a barber shop. The Odd Fellows Block can barely be seen. The wooden sheds over the sidwalks were replaced by retractable canvas awnings in the early 1900's and disappeared completely in the 1960's.
Erected 2006
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Biddeford, Maine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 43° 29.543′ N, 70° 27.197′ W. Marker is in Biddeford, Maine, in York County. It is at the intersection of Alfred Street (Maine Route 9) and Main Street ( Route 9), on the left when traveling south on Alfred Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Alfred St, Biddeford ME 04005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Southern Maine Coast. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Biddeford's La Justice / La Justice de Biddeford (a few
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
