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Item 6405

Kennebec River and Railroad bridge, Skowhegan, ca. 1883

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1883 Location: Skowhegan Media: Ink on paper

Item 99426

Remnants of the Diamond National & Hooper Street Fire, Biddeford, 1963

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1963-04-20 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

Item 33578

View of Bangor from Old Court House, ca. 1882

Contributed by: Bangor Public Library Date: circa 1882 Location: Bangor Media: Stereograph

Online Exhibits

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A Snapshot of Portland, 1924: The Taxman Cometh

In 1924, with Portland was on the verge of profound changes, the Tax Assessors Office undertook a project to document every building in the city -- with photographs and detailed information that provide a unique view into Portland's architecture, neighborhoods, industries, and businesses.

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A Field Guide to Trolley Cars

Many different types of trolley cars -- for different weather, different uses, and different locations -- were in use in Maine between 1895-1940. The "field guide" explains what each type looked like and how it was used.

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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.

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Acadian Archives

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashion in Bangor, 1865

"… on June 14, 1864, "manufacturers made a clean sweep to kill pressing over so as to sell new stock and established a fashion as above to take off…"