Portland, Maine.(Walk Through)(after destroying fire 1886 city build anew)(Brief Article)Dersin, Denise
In the early 1900s city residents clamored for additional water towers to be built in downtowns as a tool for firefighters. Portland’s FireChief Campbellarticulated to the press that many costly NW fires could have been avoided if there were more water towers. “Every large city has a wat...
Theriault & Son, the aluminum combination boat (fire and medical emergency) the yard is building for the city of Portland, Maine, was about 20 percent complete. "The hull structure is completed and plating has begun. Fabrication of the superstructure as a separate unit is also underway," ...
Portland, city, seat (1760) of Cumberland county, southwestern Maine, U.S. The state’s largest city, it is the hub of a metropolitan statistical area that includes the cities of South Portland and Westbrook and the towns of Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Cum
and Francis Pettygrove (of Portland, Maine). You can see the “Portland Penny” that decided the city’s fate at the Oregon Historical Society in downtown Portland. In addition to showcasing memorabilia, the Oregon Historical Society challenges conventional thinking around Oregon’s past with its...
Wednesday– TheMaine Real Estate & Development Associationis hostinga panel discussion to discussthe recent restaurant closings and the challenges facing the hospitality industry.Josh Miranda(Blyth & Borroughs, Via Vecchia, etc),Jay Villani(Local 188, Salvage, Black Cow) andRichard Pfeffer(Gritty’s...
’s sprinkler system froze and caused torrents of water to pour through the ceiling directly onto the books. Co-owner Chris Bowe told the local paper that as much as half of the stock was damaged by water: much of the rest was saved by the quick actions of the Portland fire department....
Goodfire Brewing is a popular pick for many locals and tourists. Thebrewery recently opened a second locationin Freeport. Gritty McDuff's - Old Port Gritty McDuff's via Facebook Gritty McDuff's - Old Port Known well for theirbrew pubs(Portland, Auburn, & Freeport), Gritty's has been brew...
For a handful of months each year, there's no better slice of paradise than a leisurely cruise out on the ocean in Maine. There's a couple places in Portland that offer booze cruises for your enjoyment, and what good, wholesome MILF doesn't love a chance to crush a few Tito's and ...
Portland Fire Engine Co. Tours Operate a unique multimedia history tour aboard a Vintage Fire Engine. We explore the peninsula of Portland and its many lighthouses and forts as well as the amazing architectural buildings hidden inside of the cobble stoned streets that make up our wonderful ...