Maine Memory Network

Window screen advertisement, Portland, 1867

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1867 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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E.T. Burrowes Co., Portland, ca. 1923

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1923 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Julian/Forrest residence, Kennebunkport, 2009-2014

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2009–2014 Location: Kennebunkport; Kennebunkport Clients: Nancie M. Julian; William D. Forrest Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson Architect
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Sprague residence, Cape Elizabeth, 1994-1996

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1994–1996 Location: Cape Elizabeth Clients: Phineas Sprague; Mary Louise Sprague Architect: Carol A. Wilson

A Riot of Words: Ballads, Posters, Proclamations and Broadsides

Imagine a day 150 years ago. Looking down a side street, you see the buildings are covered with posters and signs.

Working Women of the Old Port

Women at the turn of the 20th century were increasingly involved in paid work outside the home. For wage-earning women in the Old Port section of Portland, the jobs ranged from canning fish and vegetables to setting type. A study done in 1907 found many women did not earn living wages.

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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My Story of Trauma
by Anonymous (Maine Correction Center)

The process of being incarcerated is traumatic. This is my story.

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars