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Historical Items

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Item 101419

Portland City Council, 1981

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1981 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Item 67296

City Council resolve after death of Mayor Jonathan Tuck, Biddeford, 1861

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1861-01-19 Location: Biddeford Media: Ink on paper

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Item 101412

Dedication of the Portland Ice Arena, 1984

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1984 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 110012

Sketch for Maternity Hospital, Portland, ca. 1914

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1914 Location: Portland Client: unknown Architect: Frederick A. Tompson

Item 116469

Leighton Block, Portland, 1915-1917

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1915–1917 Location: Portland Client: Adam P. Leighton Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Online Exhibits

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A City Awakes: Arts and Artisans of Early 19th Century Portland

Portland's growth from 1786 to 1860 spawned a unique social and cultural environment and fostered artistic opportunity and creative expression in a broad range of the arts, which flowered with the increasing wealth and opportunity in the city.

Exhibit

The Kotzschmar Memorial Organ

A fire and two men whose lives were entwined for more than 50 years resulted in what is now considered to be "the Jewel of Portland" -- the Austin organ that was given to the city of Portland in 1912.

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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.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Presque Isle: The Star City - Cunningham School

"2007. Rice, Rachel. "Star City Council OKs School Demolition Bid." The Star-Herald [presque isle] 7 Feb. 2007."

Site Page

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… Bennett, Fred Beck, Gus Johnson (Chairman, City Council), John Dow, Gus Nadeau, Joe Freeman (President, Chamber of Commerce), and John Henchey…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… in Bath, serving three terms on Bath’s City Council, in 1887, ’88, and ’89. In addition to politics, he was a Member of the Park & Cemetery Board…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Biddeford City Hall: an in-depth tour of this iconic building
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Visual tour and unique insights of Biddeford’s historical landmark

Story

Jim Murphy-living a multi-dimensional life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Life influences: Irish/Quebec ancestry, seminary, Navy, community businesses and organizations.

Story

Paul Gagne: Living a life fully engaged in his community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A man with a wide range of skills and talents shares them for the benefit of his community