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Historical Items

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Item 23020

Buildings for Presque Isle Air Force Base, 1944

Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1944 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print

Item 23019

Normal Hill Dorms in Winter, 1944

Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1944 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print

Item 16654

Presque Isle Army Air Base barracks, ca. 1943

Contributed by: Presque Isle Air Museum Date: circa 1943 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Passing the Time: Artwork by World War II German POWs

In 1944, the US Government established Camp Houlton, a prisoner of war (POW) internment camp for captured German soldiers during World War II. Many of the prisoners worked on local farms planting and harvesting potatoes. Some created artwork and handicrafts they sold or gave to camp guards. Camp Houlton processed and held about 3500 prisoners and operated until May 1946.

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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

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CODE RED: Climate, Justice & Natural History Collections

Explore topics around climate change by reuniting collections from one of the nation's earliest natural history museums, the Portland Society of Natural History. The exhibition focuses on how museums collect, and the role of humans in creating changes in society, climate, and biodiversity.

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Presque Isle Air Museum

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Governor's Potato Plot, Presque Isle, 1959

"… was then being installed at the Presque Isle Air Force Base and was a great source of pride for the community."

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Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"Presque Isle - Strategic Missile Wing Presque Isle Air Museum X Since the 1970s, Presque Isle has undergone a decline in population due in part…"