Keywords: combination car
Item 50418
Combination car #70, Presque Isle, ca. 1940
Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1940 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print
Item 10752
Monson Narrow Gauge Engine #3, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Monson Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Abbot; Abbot Media: Photographic print
Item 76657
768-784 Stevens Avenue, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Portland Rail Road Company Use: Car Barn
Exhibit
Many different types of trolley cars -- for different weather, different uses, and different locations -- were in use in Maine between 1895-1940. The "field guide" explains what each type looked like and how it was used.
Exhibit
In 1921, Guy Gannett purchased two competing Portland newspapers, merging them under the Portland Press Herald title. He followed in 1925 with the purchase the Portland Evening Express, which allowed him to combine two passions: photography and aviation.
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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Summer Street
"The combination of agriculture and industry permitted Hampden to thrive. Early in the 19th century, it even competed with Bangor, its neighbor to the…"
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Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad
"The two trolley cars are “combine” cars as they have two compartments, one for passengers and one for baggage and express freight."
