Keywords: John Curtis
Item 36118
Capt. John Curtis to wife, New York, 1862
Contributed by: Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society Date: 1862-06-04 Location: New York Media: Ink on paper
Item 36117
Capt. John Curtis on approach of war, Mobile, Ala., 1861
Contributed by: Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society Date: 1861 Location: Mobile; Brunswick Media: Ink on paper
Item 111330
John B. Curtis Free Public Library, Bradford, 1913
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1913 Location: Bradford Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects
Item 116619
Chapman residence, Cape Elizabeth, 1944-1947
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1944–1947 Location: Cape Elizabeth Client: Richard S. Chapman Architect: John Howard Stevens and John Calvin Stevens II Architects
Exhibit
Educating Oneself: Carnegie Libraries
Industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave grants for 20 libraries in Maine between 1897 and 1912, specifying that the town own the land, set aside funds for maintenance, have room to expand -- and offer library services at no charge.
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In Time and Eternity: Shakers in the Industrial Age
"In Time and Eternity: Maine Shakers in the Industrial Age 1872-1918" is a series of images that depict in detail the Shakers in Maine during a little explored time period of expansion and change.
Site Page
Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby
"These are a few of the 1802 entries: John Crosby Dr. To a crow bar To bailing a cittle (kettle) for ship To iron work for Sett’s Mills To mending a…"
Site Page
"Curtis purchased 40 acres of land on the Eastern bank of Northeast Harbor, built three houses by the time of his death, and forged a close…"
Story
Spiros Droggitis: From Biddeford to Washington DC and back
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A Greek family's impact: from the iconic Wonderbar Restaurant to Washington DC
