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Historical Items

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Item 81716

William S. and Reuben Cohen working at Bangor Rye Bread Bakery, ca. 1984

Contributed by: Raymond H. Fogler Library Date: circa 1984 Location: Bangor Media: Photographic print

Item 79907

Philippe Dupont Bakery, Auburn, 1900

Contributed by: Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries Date: 1900 Location: Auburn Media: Photographic print

Mystery Corner Item

Item 61971

Bakery, Lubec, ca. 1908

Mystery Corner Item Who is with the Yorkes?

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: 1907–1910 Location: Lubec Media: Photograph on mat

Tax Records

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Item 82671

548-550 Washington Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Portland Home Bakery Use: Bakery and Residence

Item 82672

Assessor's Record, 550 Washington Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Portland Home Bakery Use: Workshop

Item 52384

65 Franklin Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Jacob Cox Use: Dwelling - Two family

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109192

Nissen Bakery Building, Bangor, 1948

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1948 Location: Bangor Client: Nissen Bakery Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Item 116473

Cushman Baking Co., Portland, 1935-1945

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1935–1945 Location: Portland; Portland Client: Cushman Baking Co. Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Item 109121

Limestone Air Force Base bakery & engine buildup building, Limestone, 1951

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1951 Location: Limestone Client: United States Air Force Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Online Exhibits

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Maine Sweets: Confections and Confectioners

From chocolate to taffy, Mainers are inventive with our sweet treats. In addition to feeding our sweet tooth, it's also an economic driver for the state.

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High Water

Melting snow, ice, warmer temperatures, and rain sometimes bring floods to Maine's many rivers and streams. Floods are most frequent in the spring, but can occur at any season.

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Chinese in Maine

In 1857, when Daniel Cough left Amoy Island, China, as a stowaway on a sailing ship from Mt. Desert Island he was on his way into history as the first Chinese person to make his home in Maine. He was soon followed by a cigar maker and a tea merchant who settled in Portland and then by many more Chinese men who spread all over Maine working mostly as laundrymen.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 1 of 2

"… Furniture later became the location of Crockett's Bakery and Koritsky's Clothing Store in the 1950s. To the left is Elm Street businesses."

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Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"… and improved their services – including the bakery, hardware store, law offices and bank. On June 17 & 18, 1966 townspeople chose to celebrate! It…"

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Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… to prize winners and professional photos were taken to be on display at Crockett’s Bakery the next week to be purchased. EXHIBITS HOME"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Michael Reilly: preserving an iconic family business
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

The story behind Reilly's Bakery, at the heart of Biddeford’s Main Street for 100+ years

Story

The man who dedicated 52 years to Biddeford's iconic Alex Pizza
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A work ethic learned from his parents and passion for the employees and customers of Alex Pizza.

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Ted Truman (Throumoulos): A treasure trove of stories
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A son of Greek immigrants’ insight into his entrepreneurial family, culture and life experiences