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Description
The Maine Centennial, 1820-1920 was held in Portland, Maine, June 26 through July 5, 1920. This float was #1 and entitled "Maine's Centennial Proclaims Welcome to her Returning sons and daughters, and to the strangers within her gates."
On the float are representations of industry (granite), natural resources (lumber), and the figure of 'progress'.
About This Item
- Title: Maine Centennial Parade, Portland, 1920
- Creation Date: 1920-07-05
- Subject Date: 1920-07-05
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Glass Negative
- Dimensions: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.2875
- Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
- Object Type: Image
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- Centennial celebrations--Maine--Portland
- Floats (Parades)--Maine--Portland
- Parades and processions--Maine--Portland
- Parades--Maine--Portland
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