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Adeline Walker on conditions at Annapolis hospital, 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1863 Location: Portland; Annapolis Media: Ink on paper

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United States Assistant Attorney General Willebrandt, Cape Elizabeth, 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1925 Location: Cape Elizabeth Media: Glass Negative

Walker Street improvement for Dr. Holt, Portland, ca. 1895

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1895 Location: Portland Client: E. E. Holt Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine

As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.

The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families

The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village

"F.F. Caswell was the general manager. Later Carl Walker became plant manager. High quality milk was provided by area farmers."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico Corner

"1900Mexico Historical Society Dr. Walker was the earliest educated physician, whose residence occupied the site of the Henry Parks house. Dr."

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

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