Eastern State Normal School

Eastern State Normal School
Type	Public College
Active	1867–1942
Location	Castine, Maine; 44°23′22.55″N 68°48′12.76″W / 44.3895972°N 68.8035444°W

The Eastern State Normal School is a former college located in Castine, Maine. It operated between 1867 and 1942. During its last year, it shared its buildings with the Maine Maritime Academy, which ended up taking over its space once the school closed

Notable people

Frances Lewis Brackett Damon (1857–1939), graduated 1880; American poet, writer

Effie Hinckley Ober, founder & manager of the Boston Ideal Opera Company. Her younger sister Elizabeth (Lizzie) Snow Ober was also a graduate.

References

External links

History of the Maine Maritime Academy and the Eastern State Normal School

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