BOOKS, LAND, LAW, GENEROSITY Levi Merrick Stewart (1827-1910) was born, raised and attended grade school in Corinna, Maine. In 1856 he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he made his fortune as a real estate lawyer. A noted philanthropist, Stewart built the Stewart Library Building in Corinna as a memorial to…
Here is a short video of the east side (front) of the Stewart Library Building, Corinna, Maine. In the past three years the building has been preserved with significant work on the exterior masonry, especially the clock tower. Renovations include the addition of the atrium at the north entrance (right),…
The Electoral College and Maine Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 6:00 PM Jim Melcher – Professor of Political Science, University of Maine, Farmington, Maine Dr. Melcher teaches a wide range of courses on American politics, government and political thought. He also serves as pre-law adviser. He has become known throughout…
Interested in The Civil War and Abraham Lincoln? Don’t miss this free presentation by Dr. Patrick Rael, Professor of History, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. “The Civil War – Abraham Lincoln’s High-Wire Act.” The grand strategy of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln’s path to the emancipation of slaves. FREE ADMISSION –…
We are constructing a climate-controlled, special collections room in the basement of the Stewart Library Building. The room is designed to provide conditions that will preserve books and documents. Three things that harm preserved items are temperature, humidity, and sun light. As a well insulated, sealed unit, the room will…
The construction of a climate-controlled, special collections room in the basement is a major part of the Levi M. Stewart Private Library Museum Project. The room will house most of Mr. Stewart’s book collection and artifacts. Historic elements of the Public Library collection and Town documents and records will also…
Maine Preservation is a statewide historic preservation organization, based in Yarmouth, working to promote and preserve historic places and strengthen the cultural and economic vitality of Maine communities. In a ceremony at the Portland Country Club in Falmouth on November 7, 2017 Maine Preservation presented Honor Awards to sixteen projects…
Available in the Corinna Town Office The Stewart Library Building Preservation Group prints of the Stewart Library Building are for sale in the Corinna Town Office. All proceeds go to the Stewart Building Preservation Fund. NOTECARDS and CHRISTMAS CARDS Pack of 6 for $5.00 FRAMED PRINTS Summer or Winter Large…
The Stewart Library Building Preservation Group will host an informational meeting at the Stewart Library Building in Corinna on October 7 at 2:00 PM. Join us for an update on the progress of preserving and renovating the building. All are invited. We will thank our donors, describe progress so far,…
At the Corinna Union Academy Alumni Banquet (August 19) the Stewart Library Building Preservation Group will offer for sale two sizes of Summer and Winter prints of the Stewart Library Building. All proceeds go to the Stewart Building Preservation Fund. 11 X 17 1 Framed print – $15 1 Print…