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Historical Items

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Item 22495

Union Church, Biddeford Pool, 1910

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1910 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

Item 22552

St. Brendan's Church, Biddeford, 1916

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1916 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

Item 22553

Interior of St. Brendan's Church, Biddeford, 1916

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1916 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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A Snapshot of Portland, 1924: The Taxman Cometh

In 1924, with Portland was on the verge of profound changes, the Tax Assessors Office undertook a project to document every building in the city -- with photographs and detailed information that provide a unique view into Portland's architecture, neighborhoods, industries, and businesses.

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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.

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Les Raquetteurs

In the early 1600s, French explorers and colonizers in the New World quickly adopted a Native American mode of transportation to get around during the harsh winter months: the snowshoe. Most Northern societies had some form of snowshoe, but the Native Americans turned it into a highly functional item. French settlers named snowshoes "raquettes" because they resembled the tennis racket then in use.

Site Pages

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Presque Isle Outdoor Pool

"The city’s second pool, the Indoor Pool, was built in 1978 on the grounds of the Northern Maine Fair and opened to the public in 1979."

Site Page

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"In 1925, the Music Hall changed ownership to a pool hall, and the location changed hands from pool halls, bars, and other small businesses, until…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… the Swedenborgian Church, the Winter Street Church and the Central Congregational/Chocolate Church, were joined by more elaborate structures in the…"

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

Story

John Conroy: proud heir of a 4-generation business
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

The evolution of a family business providing funeral services

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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