Keywords: Decorated car
Item 35300
Nutshell Lunch car decorated for parade, Biddeford, 1916
Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1916 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print
Item 26120
Decorated car, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1924
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1924 Location: St. Petersburg; Corinna Media: Photograph on postcard
Exhibit
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.
Exhibit
Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.
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Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2
"… cars, 25 baggage, mail or express cars, 645 box cars, 474 platform cars, and 40 service cars). The company either owned or leased almost 355 miles…"
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Historic Hallowell - Uniforms and Expenses
"… or two rows of hard, steel buttons often having decorations imprinted or engraved on to them. Officers would wear a thick black or brown, leather…"
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
Story
An enjoyable conference, Portland 2021
by John C. Decker, Danville, Pennsylvania
Some snippets from a 4-day conference by transportation historians in Portland, September 7-11, 2021
