Search Results

Keywords: The Paris

Historical Items

View All Showing 2 of 192 Showing 3 of 192

Item 28781

Thespian Club, Paris Hill, 1864

Contributed by: Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum Date: 1864-02-12 Location: Paris Media: Ink on paper

Item 28789

Paris Hill Common as it looked ca. 1822

Contributed by: Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum Date: circa 1830 Location: Paris Media: Print of drawing

Item 28784

Judge Emery house, Paris, 2007

Contributed by: Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum Date: 2007 Location: Paris Media: Photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

View All Showing 2 of 7 Showing 3 of 7

Item 111979

South Paris Library, Paris, 1926

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1926 Location: Paris Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Item 110426

Burmeister residence, Paris, 1991-1996

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1991–1996 Location: Paris Client: William Burmeister Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates

Item 111889

Mrs. J. H. Bridge residence, Paris, 1937

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1937 Location: Paris Client: Mrs. J. H. Bridge Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Online Exhibits

View All Showing 2 of 27 Showing 3 of 27

Exhibit

Hannibal Hamlin of Paris Hill

2009 marked the bicentennials of the births of Abraham Lincoln and his first vice president, Hannibal Hamlin of Maine. To observe the anniversary, Paris Hill, where Hamlin was born and raised, honored the native statesman and recalled both his early life in the community and the mark he made on Maine and the nation.

Exhibit

The Shape of Maine

The boundaries of Maine are the product of international conflict, economic competition, political fights, and contested development. The boundaries are expressions of human values; people determined the shape of Maine.

Exhibit

Harry Lyon: An Old Sea Dog Takes to the Air

Through a chance meeting, Harry Lyon of Paris Hill became the navigator on the 1928 flight of the Southern Cross, the first trans-Pacific flight. His skill as a navigator, despite his lack of experience, was a key factor on the flight's success.

Site Pages

View All Showing 2 of 32 Showing 3 of 32

Site Page

Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum

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

Site Page

Paris Cape Historical Society

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

Site Page

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"A Greek Orthodox vespers service closed the first night of the program. The President was introduced by Fred Seaton, Secretary of the Interior."

My Maine Stories

View All Showing 2 of 5 Showing 3 of 5

Story

“I got around” and “I told a lie”
by anonymous

Marine Corporal Stanley Gunn recalls his training locations and post war Memories

Story

Dr. Norman Beaupré: Preserving his Franco-American culture
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Journey growing up as a Franco-American in Biddeford to his career as a professor and author.

Story

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