Maine Memory Network

Scoreboard at a fair racetrack, New Gloucester, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1925 Location: New Gloucester Media: Glass Negative

Portland Hotels

Since the establishment of the area's first licensed hotel in 1681, Portland has had a dramatic, grand and boisterous hotel tradition. The Portland hotel industry has in many ways reflected the growth and development of the city itself. As Portland grew with greater numbers of people moving through the city or calling it home, the hotel business expanded to fit the increasing demand.

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"Beloved racehorse John R Braden passed away on November 20, 1929. He was 17 years old when he died. Presque Isle Historical Society John R…"