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Item 72862
Auction Fundraiser For Furnishing the New School, Strong, cr. 1951
Contributed by: Mr. & Mrs. Roger Lambert through Strong Historical Society
Date: circa 1951
Location: Strong
Media: Photographic print
Item 20145
Notice of museum auction, Portland, 1839
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: 1839
Location: Portland
Media: Ink on paper
Item 7488
Auction record of 'Boxer,' Portland, 1813
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: 1813-11-15
Location: Portland
Media: Ink on paper
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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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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
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A Riot of Words: Ballads, Posters, Proclamations and Broadsides
Imagine a day 150 years ago. Looking down a side street, you see the buildings are covered with posters and signs.
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Online Items
Online Items Auction Fundraiser For Furnishing the New School, Strong, cr. 1951 Item 72862 infoStrong Historical Society Townspeople of…
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - 1951 School
1951 School Auction Fundraiser For Furnishing the New School, Strong, cr. 1951 Item 72862 infoStrong Historical Society Townspeople of…
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Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 13 of 13
About this time there were a lot of auctions in the area, selling off farm equipment no longer used.