Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The home of Josiah (1792-1866) and Evelina Lewis Pierce (1795-1870) on Route 113 in Gorham. The people in the doorway and the children by the gate are unidentified.
Josiah Pierce, a native of Baldwin and graduate of Bowdoin College, moved to Gorham where he set up a law practice and was active in community affairs. He served for a time as Probate Court judge for Cumberland County.
About This Item
- Title: Josiah Pierce home, Gorham, ca. 1870
- Creation Date: circa 1870
- Subject Date: circa 1870
- Location: Gorham, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: Coll. 4210
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Pierce, Evelina--Homes and haunts--Maine--Gorham
- Houses--Maine--Gorham
- Dwellings--Maine--Gorham
- Pierce, Josiah, 1792-1866--Homes and haunts--Maine--Gorham
- Pierce family
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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