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Keywords: Coal Sheds

Historical Items

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Item 30903

Flood, Guilford Coal Sheds, 1934

Contributed by: Guilford Historical Society Date: 1934 Location: Guilford Media: Photographic print

Item 29428

Hamilton Coal Company, Hallowell, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1880 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Item 29312

Kennebec Coal & Lumber Supply, Inc., Hallowell, ca. 1932

Contributed by: Joan Mosher Hague through Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1930 Location: Hallowell Media: Ink on paper

Tax Records

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Item 54301

Assessor's Record, 219 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Deering Coal & Wood Company Use: Shed - Coal & Wood

Item 54302

Assessor's Record, 219-225 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Deering Coal & Wood Company Use: Shed - Coal & Wood

Item 54304

Assessor's Record, 219-225 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Deering Coal & Wood Company Use: Shed - Coal & Wood

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109522

Coal Shed for W. E. Cloutier & Co., Lewiston, 1901

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1901 Location: Lewiston Client: W.E. Cloutier & Co. Architect: Coombs and Gibbs Architects

Item 109729

Coal Shed for Lewiston Gas Light Company, Lewiston, ca. 1888

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1888 Location: Lewiston Client: Lewiston Gas Light Company Architect: George M. Coombs

Online Exhibits

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A Snapshot of Portland, 1924: The Taxman Cometh

In 1924, with Portland was on the verge of profound changes, the Tax Assessors Office undertook a project to document every building in the city -- with photographs and detailed information that provide a unique view into Portland's architecture, neighborhoods, industries, and businesses.

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Extracting Wealth

Maine's natural resources -- granite, limestone and slate in particular -- along with its excellent ports made it a leader in mining and production of the valuable building materials. Stone work also attracted numerous skilled immigrants.

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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"Steam powered the 19th Century, and eventually fog signals at lighthouses. That shed first housed a hot-air horn, then in 1868 a steam whistle…"

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Eastern Maine Medical Center

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

My Maine Stories

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A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker

Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference