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Historical Items

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Item 27826

Creighton Limekilns, Thomaston, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

Item 12060

York Street from High Street, Portland, 1916

Contributed by: City of Portland Dept. of Public Works Date: 1916 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Item 27556

Bridge, North New Portland, ca. 1925

Contributed by: New Portland Historical Society Date: circa 1925 Location: New Portland Media: Postcard

Tax Records

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Item 86729

Cement Storage, Union Wharf, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Union Wharf Proprietors Use: Cement Storage

Item 54329

235-311 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Winslow & Company Use: Shed - Cement

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 116478

Maine Maritime Academy additions, Castine, 1927-1948

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1927–1948 Location: Castine Client: Maine Maritime Academy Architect: John Howard Stevens and John Calvin Stevens II Architects

Item 111501

Brewster House Bed & Breakfast elevations, Freeport, 1993-1994

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1993–1994 Location: Freeport Clients: Matt Cartmell; Amy Cartmell Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson, Architect

Online Exhibits

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Land Claims, Economic Opportunities?

The landmark 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act provided $81.6 million to Maine Indians for economic development, land purchase and other purposes. The money and increased land holdings, however, have not solved economic and employment issues for Maine Indians.

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Evergreens and a Jolly Old Elf

Santa Claus and evergreens have been common December additions to homes, schools, businesses, and other public places to America since the mid nineteenth century. They are two symbols of the Christian holiday of Christmas whose origins are unrelated to the religious meaning of the day.

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Extracting Wealth

Maine's natural resources -- granite, limestone and slate in particular -- along with its excellent ports made it a leader in mining and production of the valuable building materials. Stone work also attracted numerous skilled immigrants.

Site Pages

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1870 to 1915

"on Route One between Thomaston and Rockland. In 1926 the Lawrence Portland Cement Company took over the business, and within a year began the…"

Site Page

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of North New Portland

"… the North VillageNew Portland Historical Society Cement Bridge: The Cement Bridge is scheduled to be replaced with a new single span steel girder…"

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Loading ice, Presque Isle Stream, 1946

"Cement blocks were manufactured in the small building on the left. Joe Gagnon purchased the ice operation from Cecil McCready in 1946 and ran the…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Norcross Deer Hunting
by Albert Fowler

How hunting has impacted my life

Story

Vietnam Memoirs
by David Chessey

MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND MY OBSERVATION OF NATIONWIDE OPINIONS CONCERNING THE “VIET NAM" WAR