By Matt Byrne mbyrne@pressherald.com
Staff Writer
To hear Harland Eastman tell it, the amenities in cozy Springvale would make many modern home buyers salivate.Within walking distance in a community of just a few thousand were 10 grocery stores, five doctors, four dry goods stores, three clothing shops, three pharmacies, two bakeries, a pair of hotels, two jewelry stores, a furniture outlet and a theater.
But Eastman is neither a developer selling dreams by the acre, nor a city planner with an eye on tomorrow. He is an expert on the history of Springvale, part of the town of Sanford, describing the mill town at its height in the early 20th century. If regional planners get their way, Eastman's historic rendition could be a template for growth in the coming generation.
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