Keywords: William W. Thomas
Item 17834
William W. Thomas, New Sweden, ca. 1900
Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: New Sweden Media: Photographic print
Item 17833
Portrait of William W. Thomas, 1885
Contributed by: An individual through New Sweden Historical Society Date: 1885 Location: Stockholm Media: Oil on Canvas
Item 84811
231 Franklin Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: William W. Thomas Use: Stable
Item 67824
20 Shepley Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: William W. Thomas Use: Apartments
Item 110081
Alterations to the house for William B. Goodwin, Scarborough, 1935
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1935 Location: Scarborough Client: William B. Goodwin Architect: John P. Thomas, Esq.
Item 135760
W.W. Thomas House drawing, Portland, 1915-1927
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1915–1927 Location: Portland Clients: W. W. Thomas; Mary Cate Thomas Architect: Frederick A. Tompson; Frederick A. Tompson, Architect
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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.
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Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War
A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.
Site Page
Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony
"William Widgery (known as "W.W.") Thomas graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine in 1860 and was appointed by President Lincoln as one of…"
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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Coming of the Swedes, 1870-73
"When W.W. Thomas and the first group of Swedes arrived on July 23, 1870, however, Burleigh's work was not yet finished - only six of the 25 log…"
Story
A Note from a Maine-American
by William Dow Turner
With 7 generations before statehood, and 5 generations since, Maine DNA carries on.
Story
History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby
This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars
