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Keywords: St. Francis

Historical Items

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Item 51996

St. Francis College, Biddeford, ca. 1955

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: circa 1955 Location: Biddeford Media: Postcard

Item 148626

St. Charles Church, St. Francis, ca. 1912

Contributed by: Acadian Archives Date: circa 1912 Location: St. Francis Media: Photographic postcard

Item 148632

Jones Mill and Wally Albert Store, St. Francis, 1920

Contributed by: Acadian Archives Date: 1920 Location: St. Francis Media: Photographic postcard

Tax Records

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Item 37548

Assessor's Record, 49 Concord Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Francis Cummings Use: Stable

Item 37547

47 Concord Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Francis Cummings Use: Dwelling - Single family

Item 78332

37-39 University Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Francis Lumbard Use: Dwelling - Single family

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 110457

Williams residence preliminary planning plan, Wellesley, MA, 2001-2006

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2001–2006 Location: Wellesley Client: Francis H. Williams Architect: Patrick Chasse

Item 109375

Plans for a Dwelling House for F.V. Carney, Esq., Portland, 1879

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1879 Location: Portland Client: Fessenden V. Carney Architect: Francis H. Fassett

Item 110127

Alterations to Maine Savings Bank at 244 Middle Street, Portland, 1901-1934

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1901–1934 Location: Portland; Portland Client: Maine Savings Bank Architect: John P. Thomas

Online Exhibits

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Maine Medical Center, Bramhall Campus

Maine Medical Center, founded as Maine General Hospital, has dominated Portland’s West End since its construction in 1871 on Bramhall Hill. As the medical field grew in both technological and social practice, the facility of the hospital also changed. This exhibit tracks the expansion and additions to that original building as the hospital adapted to its patients’ needs.

Exhibit

Biddeford, Saco and the Textile Industry

The largest textile factory in the country reached seven stories up on the banks of the Saco River in 1825, ushering in more than a century of making cloth in Biddeford and Saco. Along with the industry came larger populations and commercial, retail, social, and cultural growth.

Exhibit

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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Site Page

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Politics and Enforcement

"… St 96 A native of Ireland and Civil War veteran, Francis Murphy (1836-1907) was pulled from jail by Capt. Sturdivant."

Site Page

Music in Maine - Community Music

"… (pronounced meh-MAYh in French)—grew up on the St. John River in Maine’s Acadian heartland. When she passed away in 1998, I inherited her cherished…"

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Quenching the Thirst

"… Historical Society X The Red Lane Holman Francis Day (1865-1935) Collections of Maine Historical Society 813 D331r Maine adventure writer…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Dr Michael Guignard: Passion for research & Franco-American root
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A personal journey of life in a Franco-American community with unique insights on adoption

Story

Dr. Norman Beaupré: Preserving his Franco-American culture
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Journey growing up as a Franco-American in Biddeford to his career as a professor and author.

Story

Senator Susan Deschambault: not afraid to take on challenges
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Honoring her family's small business roots and community service through her own unconventional path