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Description
The Maine State Pier was constructed in the east end of Portland Harbor over the years 1921-1923. The structure was built of creosoted southern pine piles with a concrete deck. Design was formed partially around the knowledge that the port would be used heavily for immigration traffic with a shed built for related work. Railroad tracks went right along the pier.
As of 1918, there were 37 privately owned piers in Portland’s harbor, many of which were in need of repair. As a result, the east end of the harbor had no piers that could be used by other ships, transportation, and commerce. Portland and South Portland purchased the land at the site of the Galt and Franklin wharves and deeded it to the State of Maine for the purposes of building the new pier. The pier was intended to establish Portland Harbor through industry and tourism. It has developed into a marine facility and entertainment venue overlooking Casco Bay. The pier is the site of the Ocean Gateway Terminal and stopping place for cruise ships.
The caption reads, "State Pier, Portland, Maine."
The Tichnor Brothers printing company published this type of postcard circa 1938.
About This Item
- Title: State Pier, Portland, ca. 1938
- Creator: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
- Creation Date: circa 1938
- Subject Date: circa 1938
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Linen texture postcard
- Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
- Collection: The Tichnor Brothers Collection
- Object Type: Text and Image
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- Maine State Pier (Portland, Me.)
- Piers--Maine--Portland
- Postcards
- Waterfronts--Maine--Portland
- Wharves--Maine--Portland
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