Model of the Portland Observatory, ca. 1905
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 17324
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This model of the Portland Observatory has the following note on the bottom: "Made by [ ] Wescott Jr. Finished 1906. Made out of Shingles from the old Observatory. The shingles was 98 years old."
The Portland Observatory, built on Munjoy Hill in 1807, was created to observe and "signalize" ships to speed loading and unloading.
Other Information
- Title: Model of the Portland Observatory, ca. 1905
- Creator: Wescott,
- Creation Date: circa 1905
- Subject Date: circa 1905
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Painted wood
- Local Code: 4189*a
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Shipping
Signals & signalling
Portland Observatory (Portland, Me.)
Models
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