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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY19_charles-f-eastman_Portland-ME.html
Eastman (1821-1880) was barber, second-hand clothing dealer, mariner and hack driver. He was also a financial supporter of the Abyssinian Meeting House and School. He owned and operated several barber shops with his four sons, including one on …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY13_portland-observatory_Portland-ME.html
has been designated aNational Historic LandmarkThis site possesses national significancein commemorating the history of theUnited States of America.The Observatory is the nation's only remaining maritime signal tower. It served as a communication …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGV6_portland-civil-war-monument_Portland-ME.html
More than four thousand menwere enrolled from Portlandin the army and navy for theWar of the RebellionMore than three hundred were killed in battle ordied in service.Honor and grateful remembranceto the dead, equal honor to thosewho, daring to die…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGV5_wadsworth-longfellow-house_Portland-ME.html
Has been designated a Registered National Historic LandmarkUnder the provisions of theHistoric Sites Act of August 21, 1935This site possesses exceptional valuein commemorating and illustratingthe history of the United StatesU. S. Department of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDKV_franklin-street-wharf_Portland-ME.html
Landing spot for many passengers on the Underground Railroad and embarkation point for their transit to Canada and England. Anti-slavery sympathizers were well-organized to greet stowaways from Southern cargo vessels, find them safe housing in P…
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