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Person/Organization: Edwards, William S

Historical Items

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Item 100208

Plan of Falmouth as it appeared in 1775

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1775 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

Item 148211

Diamond Cove, Portland, 1887

Contributed by: City of Portland - Planning & Development Date: 1887-08-20 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Item 148213

"S.S. Cornelia H" Ferry, Portland, 1887

Contributed by: City of Portland - Planning & Development Date: 1887-02-23 Location: Portland; South Portland; Cape Elizabeth Media: Photographic Print

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From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.