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Historical Items

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Item 11513

Edward E. Philbrook, Portland, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Media: Photographic print

Item 67343

Purse seining off Swan's Island, 1999

Contributed by: Swan's Island Historical Society Date: 1999 Location: Swan's Island Media: Photographic print

Item 101872

Hall's Cove, Matinicus Isle, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Matinicus Island Media: Photographic print

Tax Records

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Item 62351

Bungalow, Marlborough Road, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Frank W. Philbrooke Use: Bungalow

Item 57618

Dwelling, Harris Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Harry Philbrook Use: Dwelling - Shack

Item 32749

20 Boyd Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Frank W Philbrooks Style: Greek Revival Use: Dwelling - Single family

Online Exhibits

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The Arrival of Winter

The astronomical arrival of winter -- also known as the winter solstice -- marks the year's shortest day and the season of snow and cold. It usually arrives on December 21.

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In Time and Eternity: Shakers in the Industrial Age

"In Time and Eternity: Maine Shakers in the Industrial Age 1872-1918" is a series of images that depict in detail the Shakers in Maine during a little explored time period of expansion and change.

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From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

Site Pages

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Atticus: A Fugitive Slave

"… named James Sagurs was hired by Captain Daniel Philbrook of Camden and Edward Kelleran of Cushing to repair the vessel Susan (occasionally referred…"

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"John Philbrook, for whom Phillbrook Cove is named, acquired 100 arces in 1774 for about $2.00 per acre. This island was in School District No."