Portland

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 06/01/2007
ISBN: 9780738550336
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.63w x 0.35d