Western State Normal School
school, Farmington, Maine, United States
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Western State Normal School, founded in 1864, was the first institution of higher education in Farmington, Maine. It originated as a normal school, meaning its primary purpose was teacher training. Notable alumni include the Stanley twins, who manufactured steam-powered cars, and John Frank Stevens, a chief engineer for the Panama Canal. The school is now part of the University of Maine System, known as the University of Maine at Farmington.123
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