Monday, 06 February 2012

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W.T. Ashby House - Renovations 15. Courtesy of Peter Underwood.

W.T. Ashby House - Renovations 15. Courtesy of Pet 		W.T. Ashby House - Renovations 16. Courtesy of Peter Underwood.

W.T. Ashby House - Renovations 16. Courtesy of Pet 		W.T. Ashby House - Renovations 17. Courtesy of Peter Underwood.

W.T. Ashby House - Renovations 17. Courtesy of Pet
Merrithew House. The following information and pictures were provided by Jim Carter. They add to and fill in the knowledge given in the Pioneer Homes of Presque Isle: "A.C.T. Wilson purchased the farm from Benjamin Merrithew in the spring of 1902. A member of the board of selectmen and city council of Presque Isle for many years. He served as chairman of the town council and was chairman of the first Presque Isle City Council which was incorporated as a city in 1939. He served two terms in the State House of Representatives, two terms in the State Senate, two years on Gov. Owen Brewster’s executive council and four years on Governor William Tudor Gardiners executive council. He was chairman of the Governor’s Council in 1931 and 1932. He retired at the age of 74 after 30 years of service to his community, country and state. He was very instrumental in gaining for the town and County the Northern Maine Sanitorium which was built over the Governor’s veto, through Mr. Wilson’s hardwork. The large building on the far left in the Sanitorium photo was named in honor of Mr. Wilson. A.C.T. later sold the farm to his son Milton Wilson who farmed into the 1980’s. Milton later sold the farm to Charles Campbell who later sold it to the current owners (Sullivan’s)."

The Merrithew - Wilson Farm House 		The Merrithew - Wilson House taken by plane in 1952. Courtesy of Jim Carter.

Merrithew - Wilson House in 1952 		Another aerial view of the Merrithew - Wilson House, courtesy of Jim Carter.

Aerial View of Merrithew - Wilson House
A.C.T Wilson in the field. Courtesy of Jim Carter.

A.C.T Wilson in the Field 		An old aerial view of the Sanitarium in Presque Isle. The complex is now apartments. Picture courtesy of Jim Carter.

An Old Aerial View of the PI Sanitarium
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