Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
In 1951, Maine General Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary merged to form Maine Medical Center. To accommodate the growing hospital, a new wing was required. Construction on the structure began in August 1954 and continued for two years. Arsenal Street was closed and the building constructed on top of it, and nine residences on Bramhall Street were demolished. The reservoir visible in this image, just beyond Bramhall Street, was eventually purchased by MMC and drained in the 1960s during the Richards Wing construction project.
About This Item
- Title: Construction of Maine Medical Center, Portland, 1954
- Creation Date: 1954
- Subject Date: 1953
- Location: West End, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: photographic print
- Dimensions: 20.3 cm x 25.4 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 4221, Box 111, Folder 5
- Collection: Maine Medical Center collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Buildings--Additions--Design and construction
- Hospital buildings--Design and construction
- Hospitals--Maine--Portland
- Maine Medical Center (Portland, Me.)
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No Permission is required to use the low-resolution watermarked image for educational use, or as allowed by the applicable copyright. For all other uses, permission is required.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
