Keywords: Ferris Wheel
Item 12158
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Media: Glass Negative
Item 76330
Ferris wheel, Stetson, ca. 1897
Contributed by: An individual through Stetson Historical Society Date: circa 1897 Location: Stetson Media: Photographic print
Item 99037
Assessor's Record, 1929-2013 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Riverton Realty Company Use: Ferris Wheel
Exhibit
MY ISLAND HOME: Verlie Colby Greenleaf of Westport Island
Verlie Greenleaf (1891-1992) bore witness to over a century of Westport Island's history. Many changes occurred during Verlie's 100-year life. Verlie Greenleaf donated photographs, personal notes, and sat for an interview in 1987, all part of the Westport Island History Committee's collection. Her words frame this exhibition, providing a first-person account of her life.
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.
Site Page
"Eastport Ferry Prior to construction of an appropriate landing in Lubec passengers and freight were ferried across the bay to Eastport to board…"
Site Page
Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 4 of 4
"(P. 456). Wheeled herring cart, Lubec, ca. 1970Lubec Landmarks Wheeled herring cart: Left under cover when McCurdy’s closed was this cart, now…"
