Keywords: decorative tile
Item 18391
Decorative tile, Lewiston, ca. 1945
Contributed by: Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries Date: circa 1945 Location: Lewiston Media: Ceramic tile
Item 27948
Interior First National Bank, Bath, ca. 1904, ca. 1904
Contributed by: Patten Free Library Date: circa 1904 Location: Bath Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Maine's natural resources -- granite, limestone and slate in particular -- along with its excellent ports made it a leader in mining and production of the valuable building materials. Stone work also attracted numerous skilled immigrants.
Exhibit
Like many cities in France, Lewiston and Auburn's skylines are dominated by a cathedral-like structure, St. Peter and Paul Church. Now designated a basilica by the Vatican, it stands as a symbol of French Catholic contributions to the State of Maine.
