Contributed by Maine Historical Society
- Item 148510
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
Description
Chandler’s Band is the second oldest continuously operating professional band in the United States. At the age of seventeen, Jacob S. Paine (1810-1856) founded the first organized band in Portland in 1827, named “The Portland Band.” By 1843, band members recruited New Hampshire musician Daniel Chandler (1818-1902) to direct the band.
About This Item
- Title: Chandler's Band, ca. 1865
- Creation Date: circa 1865
- Subject Date: circa 1865
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: 2003.500.10
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Bands
- Chandler's Band (Portland, Me.)
- Horn players--Maine--Portland
- Marching Band--Maine
- Musicians--Maine
- Wind instruments
People
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
