Maine Memory Network

Frank Gray, Amelia Hanscom, East Machias, 1887

Contributed by: Alexander-Crawford Historical Society Date: 1887-04-29 Location: Jacksonville; Crawford Media: Photographic print

Elm Street, Topsham, 1887

Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: 1887-04-02 Location: Topsham Media: Photographic print

Club House, Bar Harbor, 1887

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1887 Location: Bar Harbor Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens

House at Delano Park, Cape Elizabeth, 1887

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1887 Location: Cape Elizabeth Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens

From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

The Washburns of Livermore

Members of the Washburn family of Livermore participated in the Civil War in a variety of ways -- from Caroline at the homefront, to Samuel at sea, Elihu, as a Congressman from Illinois, and Israel governor of Maine. The family had considerable influence politically on several fronts.

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Dirigo Writing Book, Farmington, 1887

"Dirigo Writing Book, Farmington, 1887 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description The school composition book called the…"

Buck Memorial Library

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