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Item 28465

Intersection Centre and Washington Sts. Bath, ca. 1980

Contributed by: Patten Free Library Date: circa 1980 Location: Bath Media: Film transparency

Item 101136

Knox Garage, Dixfield, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Dixfield Media: Postcard

Item 35462

Stanley Race Car at the Old Orchard Beach Grandstand, September 1911

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: 1911 Location: Old Orchard Beach Media: Photographic print

Tax Records

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Item 37327

209-215 Commercial Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Percival P. Baxter Agent Use: Store

Online Exhibits

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Motor Coachmen and their Stanley Cars, Poland Spring, 1911

Auto Racing in Maine: 1911

The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.

Exhibit

A Snapshot of Portland, 1924: The Taxman Cometh

In 1924, with Portland was on the verge of profound changes, the Tax Assessors Office undertook a project to document every building in the city -- with photographs and detailed information that provide a unique view into Portland's architecture, neighborhoods, industries, and businesses.

Exhibit

Skowhegan Doughboys in France, WWI, France, 1918

Great War and Armistice Day

In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.

Site Pages

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales - Page 1 of 3

"… the Presque Isle Historical Society by Carroll's Auto Sales Hello, my name is Mac and I started working for Carroll’s Auto Sales in Presque Isle…"

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Eddie's Market

"… that Eddie’s Market occupied has been Clukey’s Auto Parts. The store was purchased from Peterson’s Motor Mart of Fort Fairfield."

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Front Street, From Post Office Square, Bath. ca. 1930

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… Webber’s Drugstore (1883-1933) Burnham’s Auto Supply (1933-1953) Fullerton’s Radio (1953-1955) Belanger’s Variety (1955-1972) The Hobby Shoppe…"