Keywords: Saint Michael's Church
Item 9835
St. Agatha Catholic Church and Rectory, ca. 1905
Contributed by: Ste. Agathe Historical Society Date: circa 1905 Location: Saint Agatha Media: Photographic print
Item 35390
Crucifix belonging to Father John Bapst, ca. 1850
Contributed by: John Bapst Memorial High School Date: circa 1850 Location: Bangor Media: Wood
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Washington County Through Eastern's Eye
Images taken by itinerant photographers for Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company, a real photo postcard company, provide a unique look at industry, commerce, recreation, tourism, and the communities of Washington County in the early decades of the twentieth century.
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The Irish on the Docks of Portland
Many of the dockworkers -- longshoremen -- in Portland were Irish or of Irish descent. The Irish language was spoken on the docks and Irish traditions followed, including that of giving nicknames to the workers, many of whose given names were similar.
