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Item 104683

The Mossy and Freddy Diner, ca. 1935

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Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1935 Media: Glass Negative

Item 105524

Paul's Diner, Biddeford, ca. 1947

Courtesy of Gale Paul Bellew, an individual partner Date: circa 1947 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic Print

Item 98489

Elliott's Diner, Main Street, Dixfield, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: circa 1950 Location: Dixfield Media: Photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109131

Sablons' Diner alterations, Brewer, 1950

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1950 Location: Brewer Client: Sablons' Diner Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Online Exhibits

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Giving Thanks

Cultures from the ancient Greeks and Chinese to contemporary societies have set aside time to give thanks, especially for the harvest. In 1941, the United States set a permanent date for the observance.

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Cartoon, Portland Watch or Cracking Notes, ca. 1840

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Drinking: Elegance and Debauchery

"… luxury objects they would have greatly enhanced a diner's experience as he made his way through the multiple courses served during meals with…"

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Margaret Chase Smith: A Historic Candidacy

When she announced her candidacy for President in January 1964, three-term Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith became the first woman to seek the nomination of one of the two major political parties.