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Keywords: Mercantile Businesses

Historical Items

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Item 7627

J.L. Hayes & Co. Building, Lewiston, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Lewiston Public Library Date: circa 1880 Location: Lewiston Media: Photographic print

Item 7293

Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Lewiston Public Library Date: circa 1880 Location: Lewiston Media: Phototransparency

Item 7018

Lisbon Street before automobiles ca. 1890

Contributed by: Lewiston Public Library Date: circa 1890 Location: Lewiston Media: Phototransparency

Tax Records

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Item 63326

189-191 Middle Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Casco Mercantile Trust Company Use: Store & Office

Item 63327

190-192 Middle Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Canal National Bank Use: Mercantile

Online Exhibits

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Power of Potential

The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) held their seventh annual convention in Portland during July 12 to July 18, 1925. Over 2,000 working women from around the country visited the city.

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The Life and Legacy of the George Tate Family

Captain George Tate, mast agent for the King of England from 1751 to the Revolutionary War, and his descendants helped shape the development of Portland (first known as Falmouth) through activities such as commerce, shipping, and real estate.

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William King

Maine's first governor, William King, was arguably the most influential figure in Maine's achieving statehood in 1820. Although he served just one year as the Governor of Maine, he was instrumental in establishing the new state's constitution and setting up its governmental infrastructure.

Site Pages

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Historic Hallowell - Industry on the Bombahook Citations

"Leading Business Men Of Lewiston, Augusta Vicinity. Boston: Mercantile, 1889 Nason, Emma H and Sam Webber. Old Hallowell on the Kennebec."

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Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… one of these towns is well supplied with handsome mercantile blocks, with banks, electric lights, water systems equal to the best, and sewerage…"

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Maine's Road to Statehood - Overview: Road to Statehood

"… been underway and was steered by savvy leaders, mercantile pursuits, boundary fights and much more."