Keywords: SS State of Maine
Item 6154
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1892 Location: Bath Media: Oil on canvas
Item 102274
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1904 Location: Portland Media: Ink on Linen
Exhibit
Like many cities in France, Lewiston and Auburn's skylines are dominated by a cathedral-like structure, St. Peter and Paul Church. Now designated a basilica by the Vatican, it stands as a symbol of French Catholic contributions to the State of Maine.
Exhibit
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 Page
"… Bay – new technology and expanding markets 1893 • SS Cumberland made its first voyage from Boston to Lubec, inaugurating steam ship service to the…"
Story
Ted Truman (Throumoulos): A treasure trove of stories
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A son of Greek immigrants’ insight into his entrepreneurial family, culture and life experiences
Story
Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis
The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.