Keywords: public utilities
Item 11201
Public advocate sworn in, 1982
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1982-03-23 Location: Augusta Media: Photographic print
Item 31183
Hallowell House, Second Street, Hallowell, ca. 1875, ca. 1875
Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1875 Location: Hallowell Media: Stereograph
Item 149098
Institute for Advanced Studies Fuld Hall entry garden, Princeton, NJ, 1971-2013
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1971–2013 Location: Princeton Client: Institute for Advanced Studies Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates
Item 149099
Shakespeare & Co. conceptual design plan, Lenox, MA, 2001-2002
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2001–2002 Location: Lenox Client: Shakespeare & Company Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates
Exhibit
Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.
Exhibit
Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine
As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.
Site Page
A historic mill museum dedicated to creating exhibits that will educate the community and highlight mill history; as a research collection to assist the public in locating information on the mill's buildings, history and employees; and to ensure the story of Biddeford's economic and industrial revolution remains relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.
Site Page
"Forest resources were utilized right away, and "pine boards and staves (for barrells) and clapboards" were among the first things made for trading…"
