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Keywords: City Hall in 1912

Historical Items

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Item 6167

City Hall dedication, Portland, 1912

Contributed by: Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ Date: 1912-08-22 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Item 7321

City Hall Stage in 1912

Contributed by: Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ Date: 1912 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Item 11204

City Hall clocktower construction, 1912

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1912 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 116430

Portland City Hall, Portland, 1909-1912

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1909–1912 Location: Portland Client: City of Portland Architect: Carrere & Hastings Architects

Online Exhibits

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Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius

During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.

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The Kotzschmar Memorial Organ

A fire and two men whose lives were entwined for more than 50 years resulted in what is now considered to be "the Jewel of Portland" -- the Austin organ that was given to the city of Portland in 1912.

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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

Site Pages

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… Music store at 168 Front Street, was there from 1912 to 1924. Sometimes people came into Bath just to visit and explore the wonderful and diverse…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"The 1912 addition was also granite from the same quarry at Mussel Ridge Islands in Penobscot Bay. The architectural style of the 2.5 story building…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"Merton O. Webber moved the store to 194 Front Street; this new location only stayed in business for six years."

My Maine Stories

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Story

Senator Susan Deschambault: not afraid to take on challenges
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Honoring her family's small business roots and community service through her own unconventional path