Keywords: Zoning
Item 105920
Redline map of Portland and South Portland, 1935
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1935-11-15 Location: Portland; South Portland Media: Ink on paper
Item 102260
Don't take the port out of Portland, 1986
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1986 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
Item 148633
Portland Hebrew School seating arrangement plan, 1955
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1955–1958 Location: Portland Client: Portland Hebrew School Synagogue Association Architect: Abraham Siegal
Exhibit
At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.
Exhibit
Field & Homefront: Bethel during the Civil War
Like many towns, Bethel responded to the Civil War by sending many soldiers and those at the homefront sent aid and supported families. The town grew during the war, but suffered after its end.
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City of Portland Planning & Urban Development
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Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present
"… were built, the library was renovated, and zoning ordinances were drafted, but not accepted so the entire planning board resigned in frustration…"
Story
Starting Chebeague Island Oyster Company
by Caitlin Gerber
Farming oysters in Casco Bay
Story
My Mom was a nurse in the 8055 MASH, Korea
by Pat MacPherson
I’m so proud of my mother and the thousands of Army & Navy nurses who served in WWII & Korea
