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Historical Items

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Item 26547

Jean Harris peace quilt square, Damariscotta, 1985

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1985 Location: Damariscotta Media: Cotton

Item 19379

Harris Colt letter from Parmachenee, 1918

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1918 Location: Magalloway Plantation Media: Pencil on paper

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Item 18159

Harris D. Colt letter from Parmachenee, 1918

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1918 Location: Magalloway Plantation Media: Ink on paper

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Tax Records

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Item 57618

Dwelling, Harris Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Harry Philbrook Use: Dwelling - Shack

Item 57612

Cottage, Harris Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Clarence S. Day Use: Cottage

Item 57620

Dwelling, Harris Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Mary Rolfe Use: Dwelling - Single family

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109402

House on Cor. Spring and Thomas St. for Mr. Harry Butler, Portland, 1891-1953

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1891–1953 Location: Portland; Portland Client: Harry Butler Architect: John Calvin Stevens; Stevens & Saunders Architects

Item 148967

Home for Messrs. Colby and Armstrong, Lewiston, ca. 1893

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1891 Location: Lewiston Clients: Harry Colby; Martha Colby Architect: Elmer I. Thomas

Item 111503

Shugart residence elevations, Wendell, NC, 1977

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1977 Location: Wendell Clients: Nancy Shugart; Sam Shugart Architect: Edwin F. Harris; Edwin F. Harris, Architect

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

Southern Cross commemorative print, ca. 1928

Harry Lyon: An Old Sea Dog Takes to the Air

Through a chance meeting, Harry Lyon of Paris Hill became the navigator on the 1928 flight of the Southern Cross, the first trans-Pacific flight. His skill as a navigator, despite his lack of experience, was a key factor on the flight's success.

Exhibit

WWI Memorial Trees along Portland's Baxter Boulevard

On Memorial Day of 1920, the City of Portland planted 100 Linden trees on Forest Avenue, each dedicated to the memory of one military service member who had died in World War I, or who had served honorably.

Exhibit

Working Women of the Old Port

Women at the turn of the 20th century were increasingly involved in paid work outside the home. For wage-earning women in the Old Port section of Portland, the jobs ranged from canning fish and vegetables to setting type. A study done in 1907 found many women did not earn living wages.