Keywords: piano
Item 17133
Contributed by: Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Date: circa 1915 Location: Littleton Media: Wood, ivory
Item 6325
Choral program for 'A Paderewski Evening'
Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1895-11-19 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius
During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.
Exhibit
A fire and two men whose lives were entwined for more than 50 years resulted in what is now considered to be "the Jewel of Portland" -- the Austin organ that was given to the city of Portland in 1912.
Site Page
Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music
"This is a different piano than the 1843 Chickering piano, installed in the historic house in 2024. Anne Longfellow Pierce moved back to her childhood…"
Site Page
Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play
"That was equal to fifty-two pianos on the island. Family members would not only learn how to play the piano but many people could also play a guitar…"
Story
What did I do during the Covid quarantine?
by Nasser Rohani from Baha'i Community
Individuals response to Covid and social distancing.
Story
Alice Bertrand shares highlights from her 100+ years
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
What is it like to live through all the events that have occurred in the past 100+ years?