Maine Memory Network

Portland Public Library, 1895

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1895 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Portland Public Library, Congress Street, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

451-461 Congress Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Estate of Mary J.E. Clapp Use: Stores & Offices

Assessor's Record, 619-623 Congress Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: City of Portland Use: Public Library

Portland Public Library alterations, Portland, 1927-1954

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1927–1954 Location: Portland Client: City of Portland Architect: John Calvin Stevens John Howard Stevens Architects

New Children's Room Porland Public Library, Portland, 1928-1934

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1928–1934 Location: Portland Client: City of Portland Architect: John Calvin Stevens John Howard Stevens Architects

Educating Oneself: Carnegie Libraries

Industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave grants for 20 libraries in Maine between 1897 and 1912, specifying that the town own the land, set aside funds for maintenance, have room to expand -- and offer library services at no charge.

The Public Face of Christmas

Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.

Portland Public Library

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Greater Portland Landmarks

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Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

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