Keywords: Bishop of Portland
Item 105203
Bishop Henry Adams Neely, Portland, ca. 1888
Courtesy of Henry Gartley, an individual partner Date: circa 1888 Location: Houlton; Portland Media: Photographic print
Item 105173
Bishop George Burgess, ca. 1847
Courtesy of Henry Gartley, an individual partner Date: circa 1847 Location: Houlton; Portland Media: Carte De Visite
Item 85287
Owner in 1924: Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland Use: Orphan Asylum
Item 85289
Owner in 1924: Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland Use: Sister's Home
Item 110016
Building for F.E. Briggs, Morrills Corner, Portland, ca. 1910
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Location: Portland; Portland Client: Fred E. Briggs Architect: Frederick A. Tompson
Item 111981
Waterford Library, Waterford, 1937
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1930–1937 Location: Waterford Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects
Exhibit
The Irish on the Docks of Portland
Many of the dockworkers -- longshoremen -- in Portland were Irish or of Irish descent. The Irish language was spoken on the docks and Irish traditions followed, including that of giving nicknames to the workers, many of whose given names were similar.
Exhibit
Doing Good: Medical Stories of Maine
Throughout Maine’s history, individuals have worked to improve and expand medical care, not only for the health of those living in Maine, but for many around the world who need care and help.
Site Page
Mercy Hospital - 100 Years of Mercy Hospital
"This relationship launched Mercy Hospital's commitment to the greater Portland community, through compassionate and high-quality healthcare."
Site Page
Mercy Hospital - Founding of Mercy
"Rising numbers of patients led Bishop Walsh to arrange the purchase of a large building on the corner of State and Deering streets from Richard…"
