Keywords: Pennsylvania Railroad
Item 26970
National Community Christmas Tree, Presque Isle, 1959
Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1959 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print
Item 10457
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad snowplows, ca. 1940
Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Oakfield Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
A Convenient Soldier: The Black Guards of Maine
The Black Guards were African American Army soldiers, members of the segregated Second Battalion of the 366th Infantry sent to guard the railways of Maine during World War II, from 1941 to 1945. The purpose of the Black Guards' deployment to Maine was to prevent terrorist attacks along the railways, and to keep Maine citizens safe during the war.
Exhibit
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.
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Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians
"Charlotte was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in December 22, 1846. She was the first child of this new family to Charles Morris Blake and…"
Story
An enjoyable conference, Portland 2021
by John C. Decker, Danville, Pennsylvania
Some snippets from a 4-day conference by transportation historians in Portland, September 7-11, 2021
