Maine Memory Network

Haydn Association Constitution and Bylaws, Portland, 1886

Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1886 Location: Portland Media: Paper

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Cover of the program for Haydn's oratorio, 1888

Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1888-06-18 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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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.

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.