Keywords: pig
Item 151989
Felix the Pig, mascot of the Standard Oil tanker "Astral," Portland, 1926
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1926-05-29 Location: Portland Media: Glass negative
Item 20367
Pig in a pen, Pettengill Farm, Freeport, ca. 1920
Contributed by: Freeport Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Freeport Media: Photographic print
Item 70755
Assessor's Record, 147-183 Presumpscot Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Portland Rendering Company Use: Hen House - Pig Pen
Exhibit
Independence and Challenges: The Life of Hannah Pierce
Hannah Pierce (1788-1873) of West Baldwin, who remained single, was the educated daughter of a moderately wealthy landowner and businessman. She stayed at the family farm throughout her life, operating the farm and her various investments -- always in close touch with her siblings.
Exhibit
George Popham and a group of fellow Englishmen arrived at the mouth of the Kennebec River, hoping to trade with Native Americans, find gold and other valuable minerals, and discover a Northwest passage. In 18 months, the fledgling colony was gone.
Site Page
Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Agricultural Statistics of the Colony, 1870 to 1880
"… - 22 oxen - 14 cows/calves - 100/40 sheep - 33 pigs - 125 domestic fowl - uncounted 1880 horses - 164 oxen - 92 milk cows - 283 cattle, other -…"
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - Lewiston Journal article on Katahdin Iron Works
"It describes the process of making pig iron and gives some background about the Kathadin Iron Charcoal Co. and the area where it was located."
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
