Keywords: Atherton's
Item 10768
Atherton's Furniture, Free Street, Portland, 1938
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1938 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
Item 10807
Carpet window, Atherton Furniture, Waterville, ca. 1910
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Location: Waterville Media: Photographic print
Item 83231
1187 Washington Avenue, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Arthur F. Atherton Use: Dwelling
Item 83233
Assessor's Record, 1187 Washington Avenue, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Arthur F. Atherton Use: Garage
Exhibit
LeBaron Atherton's furniture empire consisted of ten stores, four of which were in Maine. The photos are reminiscent of a different era in retailing.
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A Riot of Words: Ballads, Posters, Proclamations and Broadsides
Imagine a day 150 years ago. Looking down a side street, you see the buildings are covered with posters and signs.
