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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Wiscasset's Arctic Connection

"Wiscasset's Arctic Connection Schooner Bowdoin, backing off the pier, Wiscasset, 1926 View the Wiscasset's Arctic Connection Slide Show Text…"

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Aerial Photography

"Aerial Photography Eye In The Sky Slideshow In 1921, Guy Gannett purchased two competing Portland newspapers, merging them under the Portland…"

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Sports

"Sports High School Sports View a High School Sports Slideshow Sports, as in newspapers around the globe, occupied a prominent role in the…"

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - "Man on the Street"

""Man on the Street" Street scene, Monument Square, Portland, ca. 1924Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media The Portland Evening Express…"

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - 1925 National Governors' Association Convention

"1925 National Governors' Association Convention View the National Governors' Convention Slideshow, 1925 On Monday June 29, 1925, over 20 of…"

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 2 of 2

"Crime & Disaster This was the fourth school fire in Portland in 1921 and was of unknown origin. It started in the library, which did not have a…"

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 1 of 2

"Crime & Disaster Crime & Disaster A selection of photographs relating to crime & disaster in the Portland Press Herald Glass Plate Negative…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Partners

"6 Old Brunswick Road Bath, ME 04530 (207) 443-8270 http://www.bms.rsu1.org email: hcorrigan@rsu1.org Maine Community Heritage Project The Maine…"

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Wilder's Jewelry

"At twenty-eight, he opened his first business in Presque Isle. In 1947, Wilder lost this business in one of Presque Isle many fires."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"… relate to history, because it's over 110 years old. It has had time to grow and gain stories of its own."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"One of the many businesses in our block was the YMCA which stands for Young Men Christian Association."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… Library There have been many different buildings, businesses, and people to pass through the intersection of Centre and Washington Streets in the…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"The family home was behind the family's business space. Next to the family home was the business of James B."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Dreamland and Liberty

"… entertainment to the community and bringing business to Bath and surrounding areas were two of the most important."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"… involved with the fundraising, construction, and businesses associated with the Customs House. One of the most important people was Ammi B."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"Bath Saving's Institution contributes to Bath's history in many ways. It's the oldest bank in Bath still running, having been in business since 1852."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"… numerous directories to find the different businesses that occupied their address over the years."

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Green's Department Store

"Today the old building serves as a place for several businesses. Sources: Graves III, Richard A. Forgotten Times: A Walk Through History. 2nd ed."

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Thompson's Memorial

"The old building was sold to Joe Lockhart who opened Joe’s Second Hand Shop. In 1993, the building was sold to the Northeastland Hotel."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"The station was open for freight business from 1959 until 1971 when the building was changed into a dental clinic for the poor, the Jessie Albert…"

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Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 1 of 3

"The Braeburn Hotel had been many different businesses over the years, including a post office. The Braeburn, in 2003, was used as an apartment…"

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"The name of the business was then changed to A.R. Gould and Company. Business continued to prosper. In 1884, Gould sold the candy portion of his…"

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Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"Eugene continued the business up until his death in 1956. His son John and his wife continued the business after."

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales - Page 3 of 3

"Another old car that’s not in business today is the Citroen. The Citroen was the first foreign made car to be sold in Aroostook County."