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Item 12001

N. Malloy Sends Instructions to his lawyer, Houlton, 1831

Contributed by: Cary Library Date: 1831 Location: Houlton Media: Ink on paper

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Item 9758

Lawyer Fred J. Allen and partner Belle Leavitt, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Date: circa 1905 Location: Sanford Media: Print from glass negative

Item 14318

Don A. H. Powers, Houlton, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1900 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 150930

Alterations to house at 171 State St. for Mr. Chas. S. Cook, Portland, ca. 1906

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1906 Location: Portland Client: Charles S. Cook Architect: Frederick A. Tompson

Item 150982

House For Mr. J.W. Manson, Pittsfield, ca. 1913

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1913 Location: Pittsfield Client: J. W. Manson Architect: Frederick A. Tompson

Item 151290

Jonklass property, Sedgwick, 1989-1991

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1989–1991 Location: Sedgwick Client: Mary Louise McGregor Architect: Landscape Design Associates

Online Exhibits

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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

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Stone house with clipped gables, 974 Sawyer Street, South Portland, ca. 1920

Sylvan Site: A Model Development

Frederick Wheeler Hinckley, a Portland lawyer and politician, had grand visions of a 200-home development when he began the Sylvan Site in South Portland in 1917. The stock market crash in 1929 put a halt to his plans, but by then he had built 37, no two of which were alike.

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Civil War soldier's monument, Rumford Center, 1921

Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War

A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.

Site Pages

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… Historical Society Many local businessmen and lawyers gained state and national recognition. William Keith sold a lot with a partially constructed…"

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J.G. Deering & Son Lumber Co., Biddeford, ca. 1880

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"James Sullivan was one of these lawyers, and would serve as a Judge in the Supreme Court, Governor of Massachusetts, and Biddeford's representative…"

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Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 1 of 3

"A brilliant lawyer and politician, Madison served as Thomas Jefferson’s Secretary of State from 1801 to 1809, succeeding him in the presidency from…"