Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Anthony Petropulos (1883-1972) left his home in Potamia, Greece at the age of 14, and initially immigrated to Massachusetts by way of Canada. He moved to Lewiston and served the Lewiston Police Department from 1918 to 1945.
Petropulos is depicted wearing his full police uniform in this three-dimensional portrait.
About This Item
- Title: Portrait of Anthony Petropulos in policeman's uniform, Lewiston, 1940
- Creation Date: circa 1940
- Subject Date: 1940
- Location: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
- Media: Wood, paper
- Local Code: 2013.209.005
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Emigration and immigration -- Greece.
- Greek Americans -- Maine -- Lewiston.
- Petropulos family.
- Petropulos, Anthony, 1883-1972.
- Police -- Maine -- Lewiston.
- Portraits--Maine--Lewiston
- Uniforms
People
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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