Keywords: Harnesses
Item 16476
Assorted Sleigh Bells, Houlton, ca. 1880
Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1880 Location: Houlton Media: Brass
Item 104726
Harness racing accident, ca. 1930
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Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1930 Media: Glass Negative
Item 76898
28 St. Lawrence Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Arthur A. Griggs Use: Dwelling - Four Family
Item 70578
55 Preble Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Charles H. Allen Use: Shop - Harness
Exhibit
In 1893, F.C. Whitehouse of Topsham, who owned paper mills in Topsham and Lisbon Falls, began construction of a third mill on the eastern banks of the Androscoggin River five miles north of Topsham. First, he had to build a dam to harness the river's power.
Exhibit
The gunpowder mills at Gambo Falls in Windham and Gorham produced about a quarter of the gunpowder used by Union forces during the Civil War. The complex contained as many as 50 buildings.
Site Page
Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Aerial Photography
"Gannett harnessed the new technology to capture major events and scenes throughout Maine. Geographic features, natural disasters, and celebrations…"
Site Page
Presque Isle: The Star City - Northern Maine Fair Memories - Page 1 of 3
"Dorothy got involved with harness racing because her husband John enjoyed watching the races. Her son, Jimmy one of her five children, started racing…"
Story
Canadian immigrant founds worlds largest paper company in 1898
by Hugh J. Chisholm
Hugh J. Chisholm founded International Paper, which was the world's largest paper company in 1898.
Story
From Pee Wee to Pro The Maine Way
by Danny Bolduc
I am the very first person from Maine to have played hockey in the Olympics and in the NHL.
