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Historical Items

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Item 80296

Letter to Wilmot Greenleaf from John McDougall, 1850

Contributed by: Westport Island History Committee Date: 1850-06-29 Location: Boothbay; Westport Island Media: Ink on paper

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Item 1205

Memorial Day Parade, Springvale, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Sanford Media: Photographic print

Item 29343

Sawmill at Mill Stream, Blue Hill, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Blue Hill Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Location: Blue Hill Media: Photograph on paper

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 111338

House for Daniel F. Emery Jr., 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1900 Client: Daniel F. Emery, Jr. Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Online Exhibits

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A Snapshot of Portland, 1924: The Taxman Cometh

In 1924, with Portland was on the verge of profound changes, the Tax Assessors Office undertook a project to document every building in the city -- with photographs and detailed information that provide a unique view into Portland's architecture, neighborhoods, industries, and businesses.

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A Tour of Sanford in 1900

This collection of images portrays many buildings in Sanford and Springvale. The images were taken around the turn of the twentieth century.

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Maine Sweets: Confections and Confectioners

From chocolate to taffy, Mainers are inventive with our sweet treats. In addition to feeding our sweet tooth, it's also an economic driver for the state.

Site Pages

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Historic Hallowell - John Calvin Stevens House

"This classic shingle style home sits high above the Kennebec River town of Hallowell, Maine. Note the turret and open, rounded porch which are drawn…"

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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Mills and Homes in Stockholm

"… bowling pin mill, two lumber mills, cedar mill, shingle mill, and a lath mill (lath are thin strips of wood used as a foundation for layering…"

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"After being in business for a year, Gould replaced the saws and trimmers being used with new ones which substantially increased the mill’s output."