Keywords: veranda
Item 20938
Washington Avenue and Veranda Street, Portland, 1954
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1954-08-14 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
Item 103532
Intersection of Deering bypass and Veranda Street, Portland, 1954
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1954-11-11 Location: Portland Media: Photographic Print
Item 96537
156-162 Veranda, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Joseph Valente Use: Garage
Item 96378
110 Veranda Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Joseph Valente Use: Garage
Exhibit
The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.
Exhibit
Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion
During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.
Site Page
Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Inns
"… up to a 1000 people, a broad wrap-around veranda, and sprawling lawns where visitors strolled and competed in playful sporting events with locals…"
Story
Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis
The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.
Story
History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby
This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars