McGlinchey's Brewery, Portland, ca. 1850

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The caption on this image reads, "The last building used as a Brewery in Maine. This business was also known as The Casco Brewery and was located on Fore St. on Munjoy Hill in Portland, Maine. Started in 1858 by Patrick and James McGlinchey, they were allowed to brew beer in Maine, but not sell it in Maine."

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Title: McGlinchey's Brewery, Portland, ca. 1850
Creation Date: circa 1850
Subject Date: circa 1850
Town: Portland
County: Cumberland
State: ME
Media: ink on paper
Local Code: B D752 mi
Object Type: Image

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(207) 774-1822
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