Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Politician and diplomat William Widgery Thomas Jr. captured a photograph of the Baxter Building, Casco Theater, and a trolley car on Congress Street circa 1915.
Thomas took many photographs of the landmarks and buildings in his hometown, including views of Portland's west end, City Hall, local events, and family photos.
About This Item
- Title: Trolley car on Congress Street, ca. 1915
- Creation Date: circa 1915
- Subject Date: circa 1915
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Lantern slide
- Dimensions: 10.2 cm x 8.3 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 2780, 2014.180.57
- Collection: William Widgery Thomas collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Ambassadors--Norway
- Ambassadors--Sweden
- Cobblestone streets--Maine--Portland
- Congress Street (Portland, Me.)
- Libraries--Maine--Portland
- Portland Public Library (Portland, Me.)
- Stores & shops--Maine--Portland
- Street lights
- Street railroads--Maine--Portland
- Swedish Americans--Maine
- Thomas family
- Thomas, William Widgery, 1839-1927
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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