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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 9557

Dyer Street potato house fire, Presque Isle, 1960

Contributed by: Presque Isle Fire Department Date: 1960-12-14 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photoprint

Online Exhibits

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The Public Face of Christmas

Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.

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Evergreens and a Jolly Old Elf

Santa Claus and evergreens have been common December additions to homes, schools, businesses, and other public places to America since the mid nineteenth century. They are two symbols of the Christian holiday of Christmas whose origins are unrelated to the religious meaning of the day.

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Ice: A Maine Commodity

Maine's frozen rivers and lakes provided an economic opportunity. The state shipped thousands of tons of ice to ports along the East Coast and to the West Indies that workers had cut and packed in sawdust for shipment or later use.

Site Pages

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Presque Isle Air Museum

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Perry Opera House

"Brochure. Presque Isle: Author, 2007. Graves, Richard A. Forgotten Times: A Walk through History. Presque Isle, 2006."

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Northeastland Hotel

"… of Presque Isle High School.” Presque Isle Profiles.” Presque Isle. "First Hotel In Presque Isle Was Reed Hotel." Star Herald [presque isle]: 14."