Keywords: auto
Item 60539
Auto camp, Lubec, ca. 1930, ca. 1930
Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Lubec Media: Postcard
Item 102099
Auto race at Bass Park track, Bangor, ca. 1915
Contributed by: Bangor Public Library Date: circa 1915 Location: Bangor Media: Photoprint
Item 37327
209-215 Commercial Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Percival P. Baxter Agent Use: Store
Item 36676
89 Center Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Ellen M Payne Use: Dwelling & Store
Exhibit
The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.
Exhibit
In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.
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Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales Buildings
"Carroll's Auto Sales Buildings c. 1859, New location X C. 1958 X Text by Keith, Kristen and Josh, students at Presque Isle Middle School…"
Story
Jim Murphy-living a multi-dimensional life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project
Life influences: Irish/Quebec ancestry, seminary, Navy, community businesses and organizations.
Story
Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C
Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine
