Maine Memory Network

Burning of the Hooper Street Tenements, Biddeford, 1963

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

Rufus Prince residence, Bangor, 1850

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Date: 1850-03-27 Location: Bangor Media: Ink on paper

167-169 Woodford Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Harris M. Geller Use: Tenements

Deering Loan and Building Association property, W. side Island Avenue to Shore, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Deering Loan and Building Association Use: Tenements

Plans of Tenement House for J.Z. Campbell, Esq., Lewiston, 1893-1905

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1893–1905 Location: Lewiston Client: J. Z. Campbell Architect: George M. Coombs

Plans of Tenement House for M.J. Googin, alias G. M. Coombs, Lewiston, 1893

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1893 Location: Lewiston Clients: George M. Coombs; M. J. Googin Architect: George M. Coombs

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.

From French Canadians to Franco-Americans

French Canadians who emigrated to the Lewiston-Auburn area faced discrimination as children and adults -- such as living in "Little Canada" tenements and being ridiculed for speaking French -- but also adapted to their new lives and sustained many cultural traditions.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince residence, Bangor, 1850

"The house and brick tenements and brick store were built in 1832-1833. The house was at 176 Center Street."

Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society

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