Bridgton Historical Society, — Bridgton Maine 1768-1968.

Augustus, ME, Bridgton Historical Society, (1968). 1st printing. Fair in G DJ. Published on the occasion of the 1968 Bicentennial of the Town. Among the pioneers moving northward to the Province of Maine. in the mid-1700s was Captain Benjamin Kimball who sailed his boat into a cove at the north end of Long Pond in the spring of 1768. So begins the settlement of "Bridges' Town" derived from one Moody Bridges who 3 years before secured the grant of 60 square mile from the Massachusetts Legislature. Here is a huge store of fact and legend about their town with population of about 3,000, located ina growing recreational area. Book somewhat loose in binding, DJ edge worn esp at top. Library markings.