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Historical Items

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Item 66982

Byron & Fogg Coffee Can, Strong, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Strong Media: Tin can with ink on paper label

Item 16855

Jonathan Morgan coffee mill, 1840

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1840 Location: Portland Media: Wood, iron

Item 8511

Making coffee, logging, Maine woods, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Patten Lumbermen's Museum Date: circa 1900 Media: Photographic print

Tax Records

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Item 64340

96-104 Morning Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Warren F. Coffee Use: Garage

Online Exhibits

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Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army

Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.

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The Life and Legacy of the George Tate Family

Captain George Tate, mast agent for the King of England from 1751 to the Revolutionary War, and his descendants helped shape the development of Portland (first known as Falmouth) through activities such as commerce, shipping, and real estate.

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Harry Lyon: An Old Sea Dog Takes to the Air

Through a chance meeting, Harry Lyon of Paris Hill became the navigator on the 1928 flight of the Southern Cross, the first trans-Pacific flight. His skill as a navigator, despite his lack of experience, was a key factor on the flight's success.

Site Pages

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse

"… "...we’d take a big potato and put it in a coffee can, you know how coffee used to come about that high in the cans? We’d put it on the stove and…"

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Seaside Hall

"In the 1970s, the hall housed the 'Coffee Shop," a place for teens to hang out. Arthur Stinson started the Coffee Shop and served as chaperone."

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Historic Hallowell - Day 3 - Page 1 of 2

"They would sit at the table drinking coffee and sharing stories. They had the living room closed off with a blanket to keep in heat."

My Maine Stories

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Story

Alex Mouzas: Passionate about sharing his Greek-American roots
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A personal, in-depth look into the life and contributions of area Greek-Americans

Story

Norcross Deer Hunting
by Albert Fowler

How hunting has impacted my life

Story

Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C

Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine