Portland (ME)

by Joyce K. Bibber, Earle G. Shettleworth Jr.

Portland's development in the era from 1890 to 1950 is characterized by a 1911 statement that "as a bustling commercial center, an attractive place of residence, and a beautiful summer resort, Portland looms big." The city's leadership role as a major publishing nexus for early-20th-century American postcards accounts for the quality and quantity of the period images produced by firms such as Chisholm, Leighton, and Morris. Featuring many never-before-published views from the extensive collection of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, Portland offers a treasured visual reminder of a time when the city prospered as a major transatlantic port and played host to 250,000 tourists annually.

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 2007

Reviews

[Denise Ballentine]

Fun to look through after my visit to Portland. I love history.

[Tasha]

Interesting!