Maine Memory Network

Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, Old Orchard Beach, 1931

Contributed by: Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Date: 1931 Location: Old Orchard Beach; Old Orchard Beach Media: Photographic print

Wiley Post and Harold Getty, Old Orchard Beach, August 15, 1931

Contributed by: Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Date: circa 1931 Location: Old Orchard Beach; Old Orchard Beach Media: Photographic print

Eye in the Sky

In 1921, Guy Gannett purchased two competing Portland newspapers, merging them under the Portland Press Herald title. He followed in 1925 with the purchase the Portland Evening Express, which allowed him to combine two passions: photography and aviation.

Photojournalism & the 1936 Flood

Photojournalism & the 1936 Flood examines the monumental destruction caused by the historic flood of 1936 through the comprehensive and innovative photojournalism done by the Guy Gannett Publishing Company in the weeks surrounding the flood.

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection

"In 1935, Guy Gannett purchased a Stinson monoplane to fly reporters and photographers to assignments, and give them a fresh perspective on the news."