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Historical Items

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Item 42137

John R. Tilton painting of Mount Washington, 1851

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1851 Media: Oil on canvas

Item 18699

Building of a ship painting, ca. 1851

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1851 Location: Cape Elizabeth Media: Oil on canvas

Item 82326

Rollins B. Kelley Letter on CCC, Beals, 1985

Contributed by: Maine Conservation Corps Date: 1933–1942 Location: Beals; Bar Harbor; East Machias; Farmingdale; Newport Media: Ink on paper

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Tax Records

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Item 87198

Rollins property, S. Side Island Avenue, Long Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Frederick A. Rollins Use: Dwelling

Item 85304

Rollins property, Gorges Avenue, Great Diamond Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Sarah R. Rollins Use: Summer Dwelling

Item 39395

691-695 Congress Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Sarah Rollins Use: Dwelling - Single family

Online Exhibits

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Bakers and Confectioners trade banner, Portland, 1841

A Celebration of Skilled Artisans

The Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, an organization formed to promote and support skilled craftsmen, celebrated civic pride and members' trades with a parade through Portland on Oct. 8, 1841 at which they displayed 17 painted linen banners with graphic and textual representations of the artisans' skills.

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A City Awakes: Arts and Artisans of Early 19th Century Portland

Portland's growth from 1786 to 1860 spawned a unique social and cultural environment and fostered artistic opportunity and creative expression in a broad range of the arts, which flowered with the increasing wealth and opportunity in the city.

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Carl A. Garris Jr. with lobsters, Portland, 1926

Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.