Maine Memory Network

Trolley cars, Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Lewiston Public Library Date: circa 1900 Location: Lewiston Media: Phototransparency

Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Lewiston Public Library Date: circa 1905 Location: Lewiston Media: Phototransparency

Casco Mercantile Trust Co., Porltand, 1901-1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1901–1925 Location: Portland Client: Casco Mercantile Trust Company Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Casco Mercantile Trust Co., Portland, 1916-1919

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1916–1919 Location: Portland Client: Casco Mercantile Trust Company Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects
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Power of Potential

The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) held their seventh annual convention in Portland during July 12 to July 18, 1925. Over 2,000 working women from around the country visited the city.

George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… of it soil, its varied mechanical industries, its mercantile and professional pursuits, and also consider the fact that it has been the shire town…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… one of these towns is well supplied with handsome mercantile blocks, with banks, electric lights, water systems equal to the best, and sewerage…"