Maine Memory Network

Ship William Witherle, Castine, 1851

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1851 Location: Castine Media: Photographic print

Flag from the ship Excelsior, 1845

Contributed by: Brick Store Museum Date: circa 1985 Location: Kennebunk Media: Photographic print

175-181 Commercial Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Chrales F. Guptill Co. Use: Store

113-15 Commercial Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Nathaniel W Shaw Use: Store & Storage

Big Timber: the Mast Trade

Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.

The Life and Legacy of the George Tate Family

Captain George Tate, mast agent for the King of England from 1751 to the Revolutionary War, and his descendants helped shape the development of Portland (first known as Falmouth) through activities such as commerce, shipping, and real estate.

Brick Store Museum

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Stores

"Stores Laura Sprague in Atlantic store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society During the early 1900s the population in each…"

Senator Susan Deschambault: not afraid to take on challenges
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Honoring her family's small business roots and community service through her own unconventional path

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