Machine Shop employees of the Portland Company, 1887
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 5518
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The Portland Company crafted metal for ships, locomotives, lighthouses, and factories.
The Portland Company was founded in 1846 and made its name in building locomotives for the Panama Railroad which was built to help transport men infected by "gold fever" during the California Gold Rush.
Other Information
- Title: Machine Shop employees of the Portland Company, 1887
- Creation Date: 1887
- Subject Date: 1887
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Albumen print
- Dimensions (cm): 17 x 24
- Local Code: Coll. 242 Box 37-77
- Collection: Portland Company records
- Object Type: Image
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
Iron and steel workers--Maine--Portland--Photographs
Portland Company (Me.)--Employees--Photographs
Machine shops--Maine--Portland
Factories--Maine--Portland
Machine shops--Maine--Portland
Factories--Maine--Portland
Iron and steel workers--Maine--Portland--Photographs
Portland Company (Me.)--Employees--Photographs
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