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Keywords: Piers

Historical Items

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Item 71700

State Pier, Portland, ca. 1938

Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1938 Location: Portland Media: Linen texture postcard

Item 80693

Boom pier construction, Androscoggin River, Rumford, 1893

Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Date: 1893 Location: Rumford Media: Photographic print

Item 8992

Airplane view of Skowhegan, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1925 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Tax Records

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Item 86868

Storage, Portland Pier, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Proprietors of Portland Pier Use: Storage

Item 86874

Workshop, Portland Pier, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Proprietors of Portland Pier Use: Workshop

Item 86858

Office, Portland Pier, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Proprietors of Portland Pier Use: Office

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 111344

Dumont residence proposed vignettes, Windham, 2011-2013

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2011–2013 Location: Windham Client: Martha E. Dumont Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson, Architect

Item 111358

Randall/Jarashow residence building section, Otisfield, 1997-2003

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1997–2003 Location: Otisfield Clients: David Randall; Judy Jarashow Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson, Architect

Item 109238

H. Tabenken Company warehouse, Presque Isle, 1946

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1946 Location: Presque Isle Client: H. Tabenken Company Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Online Exhibits

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Promoting Rockland Through a Stereopticon, 1875

Frank Crockett and photographer J.P. Armbrust took stereo views of Rockland's downtown, industry, and notable homes in the 1870s as a way to promote tourism to the town.

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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.

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Wiscasset's Arctic Connection

Scientist, author and explorer Donald B. MacMillan established Wiscasset as his homeport for many of the voyages he made to the Arctic region starting in the early 1920s.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Western Maine Foothills Region - Building Boom and Piers above the Falls

"Some of the deteriorating piers can still be seen the Androscoggin river, above the High Bridge, in the Virginia Area of Rumford."

Site Page

Friendship Museum

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Site Page

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 2 of 3

"1961 Lubec Historical Society Pier placement for bridge, Lubec, ca. 1961 Lubec Historical Society Two additional photographs came to light…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Alice Bertrand shares highlights from her 100+ years
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

What is it like to live through all the events that have occurred in the past 100+ years?

Story

Elizabeth Mantis Spiliopoulos: passion for life & Greek heritage
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A spunky 99-year-old shares her crystal-clear recollections of all the changes in her lifetime

Story

Childhood Memories of Learning to Swim on Rangeley Lake
by Betty C.

Betty's two older sisters taught her how to swim on Rangeley Lake.