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Keywords: Public Halls

Historical Items

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Item 66288

City Hall, Bath, ca. 1935

Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1935 Location: Bath Media: Linen texture postcard

Item 27985

Fair souvenir, Farmington Public Library, 1890

Contributed by: Farmington Public Library Date: 1890-08-19 Location: Farmington Media: Ink on paper

Item 19512

Public notice of City Hall dedication, 1859

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1859 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109593

Alteration & School Addition to the Town Hall, Ellsworth, ca. 1953

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1953 Location: Ellsworth Client: Town of Ellsworth Architect: Alonzo J. Harriman Inc Architects Engineers

Item 109956

Merrill Auditorium renovations, Portland, 1931-1992

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1931–1992 Location: Portland Client: City of Portland Architect: Stockly & Leahy Assoc.

Item 135759

McGeachey Hall Mental Health Center floor plan, Portland, 1981

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1981 Location: Portland Client: Maine Medical Center Architect: Stevens Architects

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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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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From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

Site Pages

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Old Town Hall and Grant Building

"Right before this new Town Hall was occupied, the “Great Fire of 1837” decimated most of the early records thought to be safely in storage."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"City Hall had a courtroom, a marshal's office, a judge's office, and a police matron's office. The City Hall is still used for meetings and official…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"The Masonic Hall was built by Asa F. Richardson in 1904 for the purpose of meetings and other purposes."

My Maine Stories

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Biddeford and Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame Award recipient
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

With options to be a college French professor, became a lawyer, mayor, DA & District Court Judge

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Jim Paquette - preserving his Franco-American and musical roots
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Lead singer of the iconic Black Hart Band shares insights of his life journey.

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Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn circa 1960
by David Rollins

The creation of Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn at Sugarloaf USA