Edward H. Gowen, who died in 1924.
Left his home and the 20 acres surrounding
it to the town for a public park and
playground. His gift was subject to life
tenancy of his sister and Sanford's park
commission took over the park's
development . . . — — Map (db m276206) HM
Built in 1879 to replace an earlier church
on the site destroyed "at northern edge"
of the Great Sanford Fire of 1878
Alterations by John Calvin Stevens 1913 — — Map (db m276196) HM
Established in 1877 for the manufacture & care of
carriages and wagons including Sanford's
early fire fighting equipment
Stood behind the Sanford Town Hall — — Map (db m276193) HM
Erected by the citizens of Sanford to the memory of Thomas Goodall founder of the Sanford Mills and the Goodall Worsted Company. Born in Dewsbury Yorkshire England 1823 Died in Sanford Maine 1910
The . . . — — Map (db m276186) HM
This monument is erected here to preserve in the hearts of all people the memory of veterans from Sanford and Springdale who served in all wars in an effort to preserve peace in the world. Erected by the Sanford Veteran's committee Inc. with the aid . . . — — Map (db m96211) WM
Dedicated July 4, 1987 Donated to the people of Sanford This flagpole is dedicated to the memory of the men and women of the armed forces who served in peace time and war time. By the Veteran's group of Sanford/Springdale Amvets, American Legion, . . . — — Map (db m96210) WM
Built in 1908 on the site of the Nasson Family
Cemetery. Ernest Goodall had the graves
removed to Oakdale at his expense. Mr. Goodall
and his family contributed 60% of the building cost. — — Map (db m276192) HM
Built by Frank Leavitt in 1910
Became the Capitol Theatre in 1930 demolished in 1969
Stood where 7-Eleven is situated today,
corner Main & Winter streets — — Map (db m276203) HM
Built about 1827-28 by James Shapleigh
Ceased to be a tavern when sold to the
Tebbetts family in 1849. Demolished 1919
to make way for Sanford Garage — — Map (db m276198) HM
Site of tavern at which in 1797 Louis Philippe, King of France, accompanied by his two brothers the Duke De Montpensier and Count De Beaujolais, and Tallerand, afterward the noted French Diplomatist, stopped on their way from Portsmouth, N.H. to . . . — — Map (db m311657) HM
To honor
the soldiers and sailors
of
Sanford and Springvale
who served their country
In the World War 1914-1918
This tablets placed here
by the
Searchlight Club of Sanford — — Map (db m276204) WM
Chamber of Commerce
To honor those who founded
the Sanford–Springvale
Chamber of Commerce
on January 11, 1953
“The Town That Refused to Die”
(right plaque)
Sanford, Maine
"The Town That Refused to Die!"
For over 80 . . . — — Map (db m276183) HM
