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Historical Items

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Item 98708

Lt. Joseph G. Butler, Presque Isle, 1861

Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: circa 1861 Location: Presque Isle Media: Carte de visite

Item 98711

Hiram Church, Presque Isle, 1861

Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: circa 1861 Location: Presque Isle Media: Carte de visite

Item 98713

Francis M. Eveleth, Presque Isle, ca. 1861

Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: 1861 Location: Presque Isle Media: Carte de visite

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 111670

Various mantel drawings for multiple clients, 1894-1907

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1894–1907 Location: Augusta Client: John F. Hill Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Online Exhibits

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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

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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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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.

Site Pages

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Business as Usual

"X Bangor House Joseph F. Hatch,1883 Oil on canvas Collections of Bangor Historical Society Maine's grand city hotel is said to have always served…"

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1865 to 1919: The Drys Gain New Adherents and Leaders

"Dr. Joseph E. Turner of Bath was one of the first medical authorities to describe alcoholism as a disease."

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Taverns, People, and Scenes

"His brother Joseph was part owner of a Portland distillery. GALLERIES: Drinking Implements | Taverns, People, and Scenes | Influential and…"

My Maine Stories

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Annette Addorio: 100+ years of memories from full life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

From 1914 to 2018, highlights from my life in Biddeford