Contributed by Tate House Museum
Description
The George Tate House survives as a symbol of the mast trade in the development of colonial Maine. Britain claimed for its use all trees appropriate to making masts for its naval vessels.
This 1931 photograph captures a view of the Tate House at the time of its purchase and restoration by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Maine.
About This Item
- Title: Tate House, Portland, 1931
- Creator: Roger Paul Jordan
- Creation Date: 1931
- Subject Date: 1931
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 24.5 cm x 19.5 cm
- Local Code: 2006.4.3
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Merchants--United States--History--19th century
- Tate, George, 1700-1794--Homes and haunts--Maine--Portland
- Jordan, Roger Paul
- Photographers
- Tate family
- Merchants--United States--History--18th century
- Tate House (Portland, Me.)
- National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Maine
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For more information about this item, contact:
Tate House Museum1267 Westbrook Street, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 774-6177
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