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Historical Items

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Item 10456

Mail truck at Oakfield station, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1950 Location: Oakfield Media: Photographic print

Item 20317

Mail truck, Portland, 1926

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1926 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Item 36392

Mail carrier and vehicle, Lubec, ca. 1930, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Lubec Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

A Field Guide to Trolley Cars

Many different types of trolley cars -- for different weather, different uses, and different locations -- were in use in Maine between 1895-1940. The "field guide" explains what each type looked like and how it was used.

Exhibit

The Trolley Parks of Maine

At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.

Exhibit

The Public Face of Christmas

Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Seal Cove Auto Museum

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

Site Page

Lincoln, Maine - Ariel G. Edwards, WW II soldier, Lincoln, 1943

"He was both a mail clerk and truck driver during his service. He was discharged September 15, 1945. View additional information about this item on…"

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

"… 1998.(3) The Scarborough Beach station provided mail service and goods for the large tourist population that stayed at hotels and inns of…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C

Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine

Story

Vietnam Memoirs
by David Chessey

MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND MY OBSERVATION OF NATIONWIDE OPINIONS CONCERNING THE “VIET NAM" WAR