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Historical Items

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Item 18505

Bangor and Aroostook Railroad office car, Burnt Hill, ca. 1990

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1990 Media: Photographic print

Item 50709

Railway post office car #108, York, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1920 Location: York Media: Photographic print

Item 28820

Portland Post Office, ca. 1907

Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1907 Location: Portland Media: Postcard

Tax Records

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Item 69338

345-359 Park Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Turner Center System Use: Factory & Office

Online Exhibits

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A Field Guide to Trolley Cars

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.

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Portland Hotels

Since the establishment of the area's first licensed hotel in 1681, Portland has had a dramatic, grand and boisterous hotel tradition. The Portland hotel industry has in many ways reflected the growth and development of the city itself. As Portland grew with greater numbers of people moving through the city or calling it home, the hotel business expanded to fit the increasing demand.

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The Trolley Parks of Maine

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.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"Cars and trucks are made differently. Cars and trucks are made more professionally, and they can be very luxurious."

Site Page

Historic Hallowell - City Marshals

"… the same as in 1939 with the addition of a patrol car. Fitz Morris was a son of William George Fish. He was born on April 17, 1873."

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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."

My Maine Stories

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Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.

Story

Learning to fly and instructing cadets at West Point during WWII
by Vera Cleaves

West Point during World War II

Story

Black Is Beautiful
by Judi Jones

Gut-wrenching fear