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Historical Items

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Item 102277

Poem memorializing the loss of the steamer "Portland," 1899

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1898 Location: Chatham Media: Ink on paper

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Item 8094

Thatchers Island Light, Massachusetts, ca. 1861

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1861 Location: Gloucester Media: Albumen print

Item 100451

Horace W. Moore, Scarborough, 1863

Contributed by: Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Date: circa 1863 Location: Scarborough Media: Tintype

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 110491

Sculpture garden at Cape Ann Historical Museum, Gloucester, MA, 2000-2001

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2000–2001 Location: Gloucester Client: Cape Ann Historical Museum Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates

Online Exhibits

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Drawing Together: Art of the Longfellows

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is best know as a poet, but he also was accomplished in drawing and music. He shared his love of drawing with most of his siblings. They all shared the frequent activity of drawing and painting with their children. The extended family included many professional as well as amateur artists, and several architects.

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Northern Threads: Civil War-era clothing

An exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads, Part 1," featuring American Civil War civilian and military clothing, 1860 to 1869.

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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.

Site Pages

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Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This stylish suit and matching cape…"

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Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Dolan, Anne Robinson. Surry, Maine, 1850-1880, A History of Four Neighborhoods, 1997. LeVine, Sarah (editor), Toddy Pond, Hancock County, Maine, A…"