Market Square, Old City Hall, Portland, ca. 1878

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Description

Robert Greene's painting shows Market Square in Portland, with a horse trolley to the right. In 1878 the large building at center served as Portland's City Hall.

"Piggy" Huston with horse and cart was pictured in center foreground, but the artist removed him when told it detracted.

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About This Item

  • Title: Market Square, Old City Hall, Portland, ca. 1878
  • Creator: Robert Emmons Greene
  • Creation Date: circa 1878
  • Subject Date: circa 1878
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Paint, canvas, cloth, wood
  • Dimensions: 66 cm x 92 cm
  • Local Code: A86-868
  • Object Type: Image

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Maine Historical Society
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