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Item 9454

Clarence V. Emerson, Lewiston, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: circa 1905 Location: Lewiston Media: Photographic print

Item 100316

K.B. Sewall on court case, Washington, D.C., 1859

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1859-12-29 Location: Washington Media: Ink on paper

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Item 21997

Paulinus M. Foster, Anson, 1850

Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: circa 1850 Location: Augusta; Anson Media: Carte de visite

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 151428

House for F. J. Allen, Sanford, 1904

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1904 Location: Sanford Client: F. J. Allen Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Item 151743

Chapman residence, Cape Elizabeth, 1944-1947

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1944–1947 Location: Cape Elizabeth Client: Richard S. Chapman Architect: John Howard Stevens and John Calvin Stevens II Architects

Item 151218

Burmeister residence, Paris, 1981-1996

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1981–1996 Location: Paris; Paris Clients: William Burmeister; Cynthia Burmeister Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates
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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…"