Person/Organization: Edwards, William S
Item 100208
Plan of Falmouth as it appeared in 1775
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1775 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
Item 148211
Contributed by: City of Portland - Planning & Development Date: 1887-08-20 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album
William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.
