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Keywords: Merchandise

Historical Items

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Item 28735

Lawrence Brothers store, Lubec, ca. 1906

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: circa 1915 Location: Lubec Media: Photograph on card

Item 76530

First National Store, Biddeford, ca. 1940

Contributed by: An individual through Biddeford Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

Item 100301

Letter from J.W. Jones to Robert Tate, West Indies, 1803

Contributed by: Tate House Museum Date: 1803-03-09 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Architecture & Landscape

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Item 111501

Brewster House Bed & Breakfast elevations, Freeport, 1993-1994

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1993–1994 Location: Freeport Clients: Matt Cartmell; Amy Cartmell Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson, Architect

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

Fashion for the People: Maine's Graphic Tees

From their humble beginnings as undergarments to today's fashion runways, t-shirts have evolved into universally worn wardrobe staples. Original graphic t-shirts, graphic t-shirt quilts, and photographs trace the 102-year history of the garment, demonstrating how, through the act of wearing graphic tees, people own a part of history relating to politics, social justice, economics, and commemorative events in Maine.

Exhibit

Jameson & Wotton Wharf, Friendship

Since 1897, the Jameson & Wotton Wharf in Friendship has been an important addition to the community on Muscongus Bay. The wharf, which is accessible at all tides, was a steamboat stop for many years, as well as important to the lobster business.

Exhibit

The Advent of Green Acre, A Baha'i Center of Learning

The Green Acre Baha'i School began as Green Acre Conferences, established by Sarah Jane Farmer in Eliot. She later became part of the Baha'i Faith and hosted speakers and programs that promoted peace. In 1912, the leader of the Baha'i Faith, 'Abdu'l-Baha, visited Green Acre, where hundreds saw him speak.

Site Pages

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Shipbuilding in Biddeford: Lore, Leaders, and Legacy

"… of Ships or vessels, and on goods, wares and merchandises imported into the United States” led to the creation of the “District of Biddeford and…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Old Town Hall and Grant Building

"… Grant store was a national chain specializing in merchandise under a dollar. The Grant building is brick with a front of granite and limestone in…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"Now in the basement of Marden’s they still put merchandise down there, but it is furniture, mattresses, etc."