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Historical Items

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Item 22649

Parade - Autos, Brunswick, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: circa 1920 Location: Brunswick Media: Photographic print

Item 22648

Parade - Autos, Brunswick, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: circa 1920 Location: Brunswick Media: Photographic print

Item 28720

Dorcas Society Fair, Hollis, 1913

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1913 Location: Hollis Media: Photographic print

Tax Records

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Item 37284

94-96 Commercial Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: William W. Thomas Jr., Trustee Trust UA Use: Wholesale Drugs

Item 85940

Assessor's Record, 156-158 Woodford Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Rocky Hill Lodge Corporation Use: Dead Storage and Autos

Item 37327

209-215 Commercial Street, Portland, 1924

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

Online Exhibits

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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

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.

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.

Site Pages

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Seal Cove Auto Museum

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales Buildings

"Carroll's Auto Sales Buildings c. 1859, New location X C. 1958 X Text by Keith, Kristen and Josh, students at Presque Isle Middle School…"

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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…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Jim Murphy-living a multi-dimensional life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Life influences: Irish/Quebec ancestry, seminary, Navy, community businesses and organizations.

Story

Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C

Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine

Story

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.