Maine Centennial Parade float, Portland, 1920

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Maine Centennial Parade float, Portland, 1920

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Description

This float has representations of Maine, including industry (granite), natural resources (lumber) and the figure of "progress."

The Historic Floats Parade took place on July 5, 1920 during the Maine Centennial in Portland.

This photograph, along with others featuring the July 5th floats, was on page six of the Tuesday, July 6, 1920 issue of the Portland Evening Express with the title, "Picturesque Photographs From Monday's Gorgeous Floats Parade."

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About This Item

  • Title: Maine Centennial Parade float, Portland, 1920
  • Creation Date: 1920-07-05
  • Subject Date: 1920-07-05
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Dimensions: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.2876
  • Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
  • Object Type: Image

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Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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