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Historical Items

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Item 81172

Holman Melcher mayoral address, Portland, 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1890 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Item 27898

John O. Shaw bill, Bath, 1882

Contributed by: Patten Free Library Date: 1882 Location: Bath; Bath; Bath Media: Ink on paper

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Item 28593

Dedication Program, Davenport Memorial City Hall, Bath, 1929

Contributed by: Patten Free Library Date: 1929-05-29 Location: Bath Media: Ink on paper

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 116362

Libby well-house, Portland, ca. 1885

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1885 Location: Portland Client: Charles F. Libby Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Item 111576

House for Capt. John W. Deering, Kennebunkport, 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1890 Location: Kennebunkport Client: John W. Deering Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Item 116320

Capt. John Deering house, 1884-1919

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1884–1919 Location: Portland; Portland; Kennebunkport Client: John W. Deering Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Online Exhibits

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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

Exhibit

A Snapshot of Portland, 1924: The Taxman Cometh

In 1924, with Portland was on the verge of profound changes, the Tax Assessors Office undertook a project to document every building in the city -- with photographs and detailed information that provide a unique view into Portland's architecture, neighborhoods, industries, and businesses.

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The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families

The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.

Site Pages

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Historic Hallowell - Poor Farm

"Webber, Sr., an individual partner In a Mayor's Address from 1879, it is reported that The domestic affairs have been managed with neatness and…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"David C. Magoun, one of Bath's mayors, was the first president of Bath Saving Institution and kept the business running well."

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Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"… School Committee, the Bangor City Council, and as mayor 1971 - 72. He was elected in 1972 and served through 1978 to the United States House of…"

My Maine Stories

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Biddeford and Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame Award recipient
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

With options to be a college French professor, became a lawyer, mayor, DA & District Court Judge