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Historical Items Showing 3 of 32 View All
Item 72862
Title: Auction Fundraiser For Furnishing the New School, Strong, cr. 1951
Contributed by: Strong Historical Society
Date: circa 1951
Location: Strong
Media: Black & white photograph
Item 20145
Title: Notice of museum auction, Portland, 1839
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: 1839
Location: Portland
Media: Ink on paper
Item 7488
Title: Auction record of 'Boxer,' Portland, 1813
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: 1813-11-15
Location: Portland
Media: Ink on paper
Exhibits Showing 3 of 4 View All
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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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Montpelier, The General Henry Knox Museum
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Scarborough Historical Society & Museum
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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future
A multi-village history of this western Maine town as created by students and teachers from MSAD #74, the New Portland Community Library, and the New Portland Historical Society. Exhibits are divided into sections examining North New Portland Village, East New Portland Village, and West New Portland Village.