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Item 5863

U.S. Route 1, South Portland, 1980

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1980-12-24 Location: South Portland Media: Photographic print

Item 22589

Souvenir of the U.S.A.T. Kilpatrick, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: circa 1900 Media: Paper over metal covered with plastic

Item 69908

Valerie's Restaurant, Ogunquit, ca. 1947

Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1947 Location: Ogunquit Media: Linen texture postcard

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109171

Sketches of Proposed Information Building at Junction of Route One and Toll Highway at Kittery Maine, Kittery, 1950

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1950 Location: Kittery Client: Maine Development Commission Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Item 109097

Robbinston School addition, Robbinston, 1974

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1974 Location: Robbinston Client: Town of Robbinston Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Item 109098

Robbinston Grade School, Robbinston, 1952-1960

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1952–1960 Location: Robbinston Client: Town of Robbinston Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

Mt. Carrigain expedition remembrance, 1873

Hiking, Art and Science: Portland's White Mountain Club

In 1873, a group of men, mostly from Portland, formed the second known hiking club in the U.S., the White Mountain Club of Portland, to carry out their scientific interests, their love of hiking and camaraderie, and their artistic interests in painting and drawing the features of several of the White Mountains.

Exhibit

Lt. Charles Bridges request for coffins, Port Hudson, 1864

Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army

Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.

Exhibit

Soldiers' Monument and Library, Pittsfield, 1904

Civil War Soldiers Impact Pittsfield

Although not everyone in town supported the war effort, more than 200 Pittsfield men served in Civil War regiments. Several reminders of their service remain in the town.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello, Lubec, ca. 1962

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"Customs and the U.S. Postal Service under a single roof. And Washington Street would soon connect to Water Street, sometimes called Front Street…"

Site Page

Fales Edgarton House, Thomaston, ca. 1870

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"Route 1 and ME Route 131, is home to a growing collection of artifacts from the life and times of Major General Henry Knox."

Site Page

Dam across Prestile Stream, Presque Isle, 1910

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"Senate, Gould chaired the U.S. Senate Committee on Immigration. While serving in the U.S. Senate, Gould fought hard and effectively for the benefit…"