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Historical Items

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Item 22833

Springvale Depot Freight Shed, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Location: Sanford Media: Print from glass negative

Item 80339

Davis Point, Friendship, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Friendship Museum Date: circa 1920 Location: Friendship Media: Photographic print

Tax Records

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Item 37240

Shed, State Pier, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Port of Portland - Directors of Use: Shed - Freight

Item 37242

Shed, State Pier, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Port of Portland - Directors of Use: Shed - Freight

Item 37244

Shed, State Pier, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Port of Portland - Directors of Use: Shed - Freight

Online Exhibits

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Jameson & Wotton Wharf, Friendship

Since 1897, the Jameson & Wotton Wharf in Friendship has been an important addition to the community on Muscongus Bay. The wharf, which is accessible at all tides, was a steamboat stop for many years, as well as important to the lobster business.

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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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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

Site Pages

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Monmouth Museum

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

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"Most of the freight cars traveled over the Saco Division to Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford where there was a shed for interchange with the Atlantic…"

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"… sixty-five trains a day brought passengers and freight in and out of Portland, many through Scarborough."

My Maine Stories

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A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker

Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference