Keywords: tiles
Item 18391
Decorative tile, Lewiston, ca. 1945
Contributed by: Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries Date: circa 1945 Location: Lewiston Media: Ceramic tile
Item 1421
Fireplace, Margaret Chase Smith home, Skowhegan, 1940
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1940-07-17 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print
Item 78319
63 Union Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Reuber Higgins Use: Shop - Tile
Item 111469
Mayor residence elevations, Hanover, NH, 1999-2000
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1999–2000 Location: Hanover Clients: Michael Mayor; Elizabeth Mayor Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson, Architect
Exhibit
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.
Exhibit
Like many cities in France, Lewiston and Auburn's skylines are dominated by a cathedral-like structure, St. Peter and Paul Church. Now designated a basilica by the Vatican, it stands as a symbol of French Catholic contributions to the State of Maine.
Site Page
Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Architecture
"… – no traditional Swedish board and batten, clay tile roofs, or hinged windows can be seen. Clapboard walls, double hung 2-over-2 windows, inviting…"
Story
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
