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Historical Items

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Item 148220

Portland Civil Engineer Edward Foster in a one-horse buggy, 1887

Contributed by: City of Portland - Planning & Development Date: 1887-10-24 Media: Photographic print

Item 105225

Town view, Houlton, ca. 1882

Courtesy of Henry Gartley, an individual partner Date: circa 1882 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print

Item 31012

Stanley Cattle Auction, Cumberland Center, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Cumberland Historical Society Date: circa 1915 Location: Cumberland Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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History in Motion: The Era of the Electric Railways

Street railways, whether horse-drawn or electric, required the building of trestles and tracks. The new form of transportation aided industry, workers, vacationers, and other travelers.

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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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The Arrival of Winter

The astronomical arrival of winter -- also known as the winter solstice -- marks the year's shortest day and the season of snow and cold. It usually arrives on December 21.

Site Pages

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Dairy Farms Memories - Page 2 of 2

"… in that house because the bed had so many warm blankets on it. To do the inspections, they would put the milk in pails and weigh it."

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Buttons

"… come every month to gather the extra clothes, blankets, sheets, towels, and coats that were past their prime."

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Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln House Hotel

"I only have a few breaks in my day. I wash blankets and sheets, clean bathrooms, sweep, and also clean the guests' rooms."