Keywords: Greek Americans
Item 9686
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Lewiston, ca. 1980
Contributed by: Lewiston Public Library Date: circa 1980 Location: Lewiston Media: Phototransparency
Item 69910
Valerie's restaurant, Ogunquit, ca. 1947
Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1947 Location: Ogunquit Media: Linen texture postcard
Exhibit
Immigration is one of the most debated topics in Maine. Controversy aside, immigration is also America's oldest tradition, and along with religious tolerance, what our nation was built upon. Since the first people--the Wabanaki--permitted Europeans to settle in the land now known as Maine, we have been a state of immigrants.
Exhibit
The history of the region now known as Maine did not begin at statehood in 1820. What was Maine before it was a state? How did Maine separate from Massachusetts? How has the Maine we experience today been shaped by thousands of years of history?
Site Page
Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Architecture
"… Museum 4-SquareNylander Museum Greek RevivalNylander Museum From the first humble log cabin beginnings, Colony architecture has come…"
Site Page
"… but you could also hear German, Dutch, Albanian, Greek, Yiddish, Spanish, Chinese, Turkish, Danish, Polish, Russian and Italian."
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
Charles "Chuck" Tsomides: devoted to family and local sports
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A life influenced by Greek ancestry, love of music and appreciation for local community sports
