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South Portland Historical Society

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Riverside Park and Arboretum

"… softball fields, a 30’ x 90’ support building, a lighted multi-use area, playground and picnic areas, boat ramp, gazebo and more."

Mercy Hospital - 100 Years of Mercy Hospital

"1930Northern Light Mercy Hospital The Story of Mercy Hospital began in the fall of 1918, with one of the greatest health crisis in the city's…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"Located on Upper Main Street, the cheese factory operated for several years, starting in 1871. This factory had been organized by local farmers, and…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"… it a true urban area: city water (1885), electric lights (1886), the horse-drawn and then electric street railway (1888, 1892)."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Braden Theater

"Sources: Clark, Janice. "Lights Go out for Good in Theater." Bangor Daily News 4 Jan. 1994. McCarty, Kathy."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"The depot in Strong was located on the street that we call Norton Hill today. In winter, trains were warm and were lit with kerosene lanterns."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… erected for them next to their home on Upper Main Street, presently the home of Anthony Nichols. Here students, who wanted more than a common…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"… was built in 1848 on a knoll overlooking Depot Street and Main Street. The church was dedicated in 1849."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843

"These window openings allowed plenty of light and fresh air. The cells were warmed in the colder months by four box stoves. <- Prev."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… was better known, acquired property on Upper Main Street, directly on the railroad easement. Four generations of the Starbird family manufactured…"

Historic Hallowell - Day 8

"… then when a guest was using a candle as a light, tripped over it and stared a fire that destroyed three rooms and the sprinkler system didn't stop…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - North Church

"Christ’s torch is the light passed on as reflected in Samuel Belcher’s life and the beautiful and inspiring message which adorns your Church." Greek…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… owner, donated a parcel of land on Upper Main Street, which was more than adequate for a school. Project trustees were appointed November13, 1947."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"… and built three houses for his sons on Main Street. Jeremy Porter's house was built in the area where the gas pumps at White Elephant are located…"

Mercy Hospital - Founding of Mercy

"1930 Queen's Hospital EntranceNorthern Light Mercy Hospital The demand for a hospital was so great that Bishop Walsh decided to establish a new one."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 2 of 3

"… of Nursing students, Portland, 1977Northern Light Mercy Hospital Like all schools, Queen’s Hospital Training School developed its own customs."

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 1 of 2

"… the new Mercy Hospital, Portland, 1941Northern Light Mercy Hospital In 1941, as the United States stood on the brink of entering another world…"

Mercy Hospital - Sisters of Mercy

"Marcia, Little Diamond Island, 1950Northern Light Mercy Hospital By 1830, church officials were strongly encouraging Catherine McAuley to stabilize…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"Infantry and the sixth Maine Battery light artillery. To perpetuate the memory of his comrades.” The request for a gazebo was taken to the town…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"… been converted into a studio for pictures, with lighting and the whole works. The downstairs has the artifacts, books, and newsletters."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… excitement, whistles blowing, parades and torch light processions. Once more we would welcome our soldiers home and once more we would live in…"

Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort

"During the war, even the lights on the Thomas Hill Standpipe, which supplied the water for the city of Bangor, were extinguished, and the tower…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… Farmington, Jonathan left an article that sheds light on questions that survive his lifetime. In our collection, we have a “Day Book” or ledger…"