This collectors book features the memories of portland from the late 1800s through 1939 in stunning historic photographs. Specializing in childrens books from birth through high school, the briar patch also carries books on parenting and resources for teachers. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Maine historical society has a growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of portland s downtown cultural district.
It is published two times a year by the maine historical society in cooperation with the department of history at the university of maine. References to the historical context behind those stories are even more rare. This service is offered in partnership with other maine libraries, with exclusive content. The south portland public library is collecting homemade fabric face masks for intermed and for city workers. As the city of south portland prepares to transition back to working with the public, we want. Fantastic books for older kids my daughter is 12 and we read them aloud. Searching for stars on an island in maine by alan lightman. Maine history, publication of the maine historical society. Based in the portland room, our special collections are rich with printed books, archival documents, manuscripts, local periodicals, maps, photographs, and directories that showcase the. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. The irish in maine university of maine press, 2004. Welcome to maine historical societyand welcome to portland. Led by mhs research librarian tiffany link, the group will read five books, each related to mhss designing acadia and world war i exhibitions, then gather for discussion. Browse and buy a vast selection of maine history books and collectibles on.
Roughly western promenade from maine medical center to valley street the scenic value of the western promenade was recognized early on in portlands urban history. This website covers only a small portion of the south portland historical societys. In port city crossfire, books portland press herald. Current and recent publications of the maine historical society. Portland, maine histories by pplportlandroom a staffcreated list. Page 84 comprehending all islands within twenty leagues of any part of the shores of the united states, and lying between lines to be drawn due east from the points where the aforesaid boundaries. Page 84 comprehending all islands within twenty leagues of any part of the shores of the united states, and lying between lines to be drawn due east from the points where the aforesaid boundaries between nova scotia on the one part, and east florida on the other, shall respectively touch the bay of fundy, and the atlantic ocean. Portland, maine histories portland public library bibliocommons. Ocean gateway newly constructed building with stunning oceanfront event space and docking area for cruise ships.
Join us for five fun evenings of camaraderie and great book discussion. Browse our entire selection of over 160 down east books here. A list of great books that happen to be set in maine. Best 30 used book stores in south portland, me with. Hidden history of maine by harry gratwick, foreword by. Walking through history is a valuable resource for tour guides, too. Shop arcadia publishing to find the best history books about state of maine. Connolly is professor of history at saint josephs college of maine and the editor of they change their sky. Maine irish heritage center european style cathedral served as the center of irish culture for over 150 years.
We dont do this very often, but longfellow books is extremely excited to present a scifi author. Historyit digitization services and software for digital. People, politics, and power, 18512001 by jewel lansing. Visitors can explore photographs, documents, memorabilia, scrapbooks, jewelry and much more. In chris van dusens latest picture book, abe lincoln teaches history and field trips go to mars. Maine history outlined in books published by arcadia publishing. For those of us who love our fantasy novels blended with history, fairy tales, and politcal intrigue. Walking through history portland maine on foot paul j. They have two grown sons, a russian daughterinlaw and two grandsons. He gives good history, without making it dry or overdone.
The maine historical society is the official state historical society of maine. General interest childrens fiction cookbooks history acadia travel guides nature and gardens maine ghosts. The book, dreamed up by a umaine english professor and completed by colleagues after his death, covers. This collectors book features the memories of portland from the late 1800s. The holdings are dedicated to the history of maine and include books, archival material, maps, newspapers. Founded in 1822, the maine historical society is the third oldest state historical society in the united states. The health and safety of our volunteers and patrons is our top priority. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases in the store and online. Grouping information in walking tours makes it motivating for both locals and those from away to discover this eclectic city. Traces the rise of the irishamerican immigrant community in portland, maine, through its control of waterfront labor over eight. Portland books the oregonian oregonlive is proud to announce a beautiful, hardcover historic retrospective of portland. In this exhibit, we will explore our communitys long tradition of baseball, from early business, military and community teams, to little league and school baseball.
Glossy book with text and many black and white photos. National register of historic places portland the city of portland has over eighty places on the national register. The following is a timeline of the history of the city of portland, maine, usa. Popular maine history books showing 125 of 25 settled in the wild. Welcome maine history online tells the stories of maine and its people through essays, exhibits, historical images, documents, and objects drawn from maine memory network and its more than 200 contributing organizations across the state. Maine historical society book club portland downtown.
It is a compact place with plenty of room to wander and visit. Maines southern coast, including portland moon spotlight by hilary nangle maines visible black history. History of portland, maine portland, the largest city and most important seaport of maine, is located on casco bay, 110 miles northeast of boston. It now houses maine s irish genealogical center and library, presenting the story of irish history in maine.
The new digital history site showcases the organizations rich history. A history of maine s wildlands by neil rolde, kristen read boettcher, rosemary mosher paperback from tilbury house publishers. Notes from the edge of town by susan hand shetterly, the peninsula by louise dickinson rich, happy t. Shermans has been proudly selling down east books since they published their very first book.
It now houses maines irish genealogical center and library, presenting the story of irish history. Burrage makers of maine, holmes books published by the state of maine. Welcome to the maine historical society online store, where you will find maine related items from our congress street, portland, maine museum store. Its excellent harbor is closer to europe than any other transatlantic port in the united states. Maine history is the only periodical devoted to scholarship on maine history. Shermans has been proudly selling down east books since they published. It is published two times a year by the maine historical society in. Neil rolde had given us a history book for the regular guy. Maine history online the irish on the docks of portland. Welcome to the south portland online museum and research library.
Gerry boyles latest brandon blake mystery finds the young portland cop. Novels or nonfiction works that are set in the state of maine usa score. Small businesses urge mills to slow reopening of maine economy. No overdue fees will be incurred during this time including mainecat and ill. There is evidence of native american presence in maine as early as 11,000 bce. The story of the deadliest pandemic in history cover image. Maine s southern coast, including portland moon spotlight by hilary nangle maine s visible black history. Harry and his wife, tita, spend the winter months in philadelphia.
Maines largest city is a vibrant, coastal community with much to offer visitors and residents alike. It is located at 489 congress street in downtown portland. Portland maine history 1786 to present photos facebook. It extends to the citys recent cultural and economic renaissance. Then, its follow up the kingdom of copper is even better. Essays on the filmmakers life and work mcfarland publishers, 2008. A residential community serving the greater portland area for over a hundred years, the city has developed independent economic resources. Every book has guaranteed profit, calculated using.
The new digital history site showcases the organizations rich history, dating back to 1885. History of south portland, maine south portland history committee on. Shop maine history books and collectibles abebooks. Fifteen years in the making, new atlas tells maines story. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Portland memories pictorial history book pediment publishing.
City of south portland south portland historical society. For anyone who is interested in the history of maine, but does not go in for the giant tomes and multivolume sets, this is the book for you. Due to the pandemic, the south portland historical societys museum at bug light park is closed. A natural and cultural history of the islands of the gulf of maine by philip w. Fifteen years in the making, new atlas tells maines story with masterful depth, visuals. Selected fulltext books and articles maine, a guide down east by workers of the federal writers project of the works progress administration for the state of maine houghton mifflin. Henry wadsworth longfellow and his portland home 2004. The history of portland, maine begins when the area was called machigonne, meaning great neck, by algonquians who originally inhabited the peninsula. Susan hand shetterly shelved 1 time as maine history avg rating 3. Led by mhs research librarian tiffany link, the group will. Maine genealogists last name, first name home town subject area speciality. Welcome maine history online tells the stories of maine and its people through essays, exhibits, historical images, documents, and objects drawn from maine memory network and its more than 200.
Explore the city of portland maine historical society. The maine historical society book group is back by popular demand. Maine historical society is located in the center of town on congress street. Gratwick is a graduate of williams college and has a masters degree from columbia university. It is well written and full of interesting illustrations. What better book to read during those day trips from portland passing through the country russo recreates, where the characters, with their. This service is offered in partnership with other maine libraries, with exclusive content available to portland public library cardholders. This book makes the connections between todays urban landscape and the history. Over the past couple of decades, it has appeared on numerous best of lists for its quality of life, awardwinning restaurants, arts and entertainment offerings, and historical. At the western end of the city with views of the white mountains, the site is an early example of a recognized and preserved scenic landscape. Selected fulltext books and articles maine, a guide down east by workers of the federal writers project of the works progress administration for the state of maine houghton mifflin company, 1937. This database contains fully searchable pages from volumes 9 through 53. List of books and articles about maine history online.
History of the district of maine, sullivan history of maine 2 vs. Its excellent harbor is closer to europe than any other. A history of maines wildlands by neil rolde, kristen read boettcher, rosemary mosher paperback from tilbury house publishers. Wildwood is a magical land across the river from portland. Hidden history of maine local and regional history books. Historyit partnered with alpha chi omega to digitize the fraternitys archives and share them with members and the general public.
Based in the portland room, our special collections are rich with printed books. Portland maine history 1786 to present home facebook. Walking through history portland maine on foot hometown reads. Abyssinian meeting house 7375 newbury street the former abyssinian meeting. Freeport and portland stores are not open and do not have pickup ability yet.