By the summer of 1866, Portland was the largest commercial shipping port in the nation. Industries sprouted up everywhere. Much of their was simply dumpted into rivers, streams, and directly into the Bay.
Few realized that we were . . . — — Map (db m186353) HM
Native Americans harvested this rich estuary, camping on Casco Bay islands to hunt, fish, and dig clams.
Prehistoric spear and harpoon points, fish bones, and shell heaps found on Casco Bay islands help trace ancient peoples' late winter, . . . — — Map (db m186360) HM
In 1982, Tony set out to realize his most ambitious dream of all to build a floating restaurant next to his marina-by converting a used car ferry into a facility that could serve 600 people at a time.
To help finance the project, Tony sent out . . . — — Map (db m259973) HM
The Berlin Wall
Aug 13, 1961 - Nov. 9, 1984
Forgot not the tyranny of this wall
Horrid place.
Nor the love of freedom that made it fall -
Laid waste — — Map (db m258361) WM
The first FOX23 Heroes Wall was built in 2009. The Heroes Wall is a monument dedicated to honor our Maine Veterans of War. Please take time to gaze upon their faces and acknowledge their heroism in Serving our country. If you would like to honor . . . — — Map (db m258736) WM
In 1980 Tony DiMillo purchased The Newport, and opened his "floating restaurant" in December of 1982. One of the largest such restaurants in the country, her overall length is 206 feet, with a beam of 65 feet. She weighs 701 tons and boasts a . . . — — Map (db m259753) HM
"Whe Ed Muskie laid out the nation's framework for proection of the human environment, it was the political equivalent of splitting the atom."
Leon G. Billings, . . . — — Map (db m186352) HM
Measuring nine feet across, this propeller is from the Tug Stamford which was built in 1951 as the Thomas Tracy, then renamed in 1971 to the Stamford. In 1998, the tug was acquired by the Portland Tugboat and Shipbuilding Co. of Portland, Maine, . . . — — Map (db m105980) HM
The Freedom Tree
with the vision of universal freedom
for all mankind
this tree is dedicated to
Capt. Henry Barrows
and all
Prisoners of War
and Missing in Action
1973
— — Map (db m186458) WM
This arch is all that remains of a Scarborough landmark business called The Danish Village. It was a first-class motel and restaurant built by Portland businessman Henry Rines. The 100-unit complex was probably the finest set of buildings ever . . . — — Map (db m186450) HM
In memory of Jim Durant founding member of Scarborough Police Volunteers in Police Services who died December 2006 from injuries sustained while directing traffic at an accident scene — — Map (db m186449) HM
The Freedom Tree
with the vision of universal freedom
for all mankind
this tree is dedicated to
Maj. Charles Greene, Jr.
and all
Prisoners of War
and Missing in Action
1973
— — Map (db m186457) WM
The Freedom Tree
with the vision of universal freedom
for all mankind
this tree is dedicated to
Maj. Robert Biss
and all
Prisoners of War
and Missing in Action
1973
— — Map (db m186456) WM
To the sons of Scarborough who died in the service of their country
★ World War I ★
Lucien T. Libby NG. •
Millard L. Gower NG. •
Rolland W. Seavey NG. •
John F. McKay •
Oega Wolters
★ World War II . . . — — Map (db m186455) WM
These sought not glory but their country's good
Carl ET Ahlquist •
Rudolph E Ahlquist •
Peter C Anderson •
Euchariste Archambault •
Clifton R Bryant •
Carl H Carter •
Raymond E Collins •
Irging D Corneally •
Guy A Cunningham . . . — — Map (db m186452) WM
As the highest point of land for several hundred square miles, Douglas Mountain provides a beautiful view of the surrounding region. Mount Washington and the White Mountains are close on the western horizon. On some days, it is possible to see as . . . — — Map (db m264029) HM
Sebago
Honors Her Men
And Women
Who Served In
The Wars Of
Their Country
(left stone)
Those Who Have Served
Revolutionary War
John Martin • Robert Libby • John Robinson • Robert Usher • David Potter
War Of 1812 . . . — — Map (db m264192) WM
Sebago Historical Society Honors All Our Veterans
Michael A. Carbino U.S. Navy Coast Guard 1960-1983 · Arthur Shute U.S. Army 1943-1946 · Chester L. Decker U.S. Army 1943-1946 · Allen F. Crabtree III U.S. Air Force 1962-1972 · Everett . . . — — Map (db m264270) WM
Bug Light was erected in 1875 at the end of a 1,990-foot-long breakwater which protected Portland's inner harbor from ocean storms. The area around the breakwater has since been filled in and is now Bug Light Park.
Inspired by the fourth-century . . . — — Map (db m309066) HM
In honor of
those who served
in the
War for the Union
1861 - 1865
"Yours has the suffering been
the memory shall be ours."
"Your silent tents of green
we deck with fragrant flowers." — — Map (db m107072) WM
This plaque was dedicated by Chapter 111 Alumni by former members of the Civilian Conservation Corps in memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the members, who served at this post and other C.C.C. camps in Maine and throughout the United States . . . — — Map (db m55601) HM
Dedicated to the
men and women of
the Coast Artillery Corps
who defended Portland Harbor
at Fort Preble in five wars
from 1808 through 1945 — — Map (db m55602) WM
Dedicated to the men and women of the Coast Artillery Corps who defended Portland Harbor at Fort Preble in five wars from 1808 through 1945. — — Map (db m186123) HM WM
The largest 17th century settlement in Cape Elizabeth - which included South Portland and Cape Elizabeth prior to 1895 - was established in 1658 near Spring Point. However, the onset of the French and Indian Wars in 1675 necessitated frequent . . . — — Map (db m55673) HM
In December, 1940, William Newell, president of Todd-Bath Iron, won a British contract to construct a seven-berth shipyard at Cushing Point and to build thirty 10,000-ton cargo vessels. On the mudflat site, Newell had constructed a cofferdam to . . . — — Map (db m186132) HM
Near this hallowed ground our earliest settlers erected in 1722 a garrison-meeting house for worship and protection. This was the beginning of the First Congregational Church of South Portland, which was established on November 10, 1734. . . . — — Map (db m55603) HM
Built on Hog Island Ledge, Fort Gorges was named after Sir Ferdinando Gorges, colonial proprietor of the Province of Maine. The fort's site allowed it to provide supplemental fire to both Forts Preble and Scammel. Its location at the head of the . . . — — Map (db m55627) HM
This area is the site of Fort Preble, also known as Fort Hancock during the Revolutionary War, a temporary fort. Fort Preble was begun in 1808 during the administration of Pres. Jefferson and completed before the War of 1812. It was named for . . . — — Map (db m55568) HM
This scenic point of land overlooking Portland Harbor, where Bug Light Park stands today, was once home to a sprawling World War II Shipyard that covered 140 acres of land, including over 60 buildings, and had the capacity to build up to 13 ships . . . — — Map (db m50474) HM
In memory
Morris P. Cates
Deputy Commissioner of Education
through whose untiring efforts
- Maine -
Vocational-Technical Institute
was established
in 1946
— — Map (db m55599) HM
Shipbuilding has been an important part of South Portland’s economy since colonial times. Small vessels built prior to the Revolutionary War were used for fishing and the coasting trade which ranged from the Kennebec River to Virginia. During the . . . — — Map (db m55678) HM
A major revival of shipbuilding took place here in the four years just prior to and during World War II. Cargo ships, the British Ocean series and the United States Liberty ships, were produced by the Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding . . . — — Map (db m186129) HM
In the mid-1800s, when South Portland was still a part of Cape Elizabeth, its waterfront appeared to be a continuous line of bustling yards building and repairing ships. From Butler on Turner's Island to Knight and Blanchard in Knightville to . . . — — Map (db m50413) HM
Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Corp., 1940-1942
South Portland Shipbuilding Corp., 1941-1943
New England Shipbuilding Corp., 1943-1945
This is a complete list of the ships built by the emergency shipyards at South Portland, Maine, between . . . — — Map (db m50396) HM
When Rear Admiral Land, U.S. Maritime Commission Chairman showed President Roosevelt the Liberty ship plans, he remarked, "She'll carry a good load. She isn't much to look at though? A real ugly duckling." However, these simple but seaworthy ships . . . — — Map (db m50508) HM
This park memorial is dedicated to all families whose homes and heritages were destroyed in 1942 so a shipyard could be built during World War II
This area, known as Cushing’s Point at Ferry Village, consisted of many homes, some built by their . . . — — Map (db m84835) HM WM
We welcome you to our yard. You are now a member of our army of 25,000 men and women building the ships so urgently needed to carry war supplies to the fighting front.
New England Shipbuilding Corporation, Employee Handbook
With the . . . — — Map (db m55925) HM
We were all working there for one purpose: to get this country out of trouble. Everyone had one thing in mind: to produce and to win.
Bill Walton
Worker at New England Shipbuilding Corp.
Before there could be any British Ocean class or . . . — — Map (db m55737) HM
Each new ship strikes a blow at the menace to the Nation and for the Liberty of the Free People of the World…
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
September 27, 1941
At the launching of the first Liberty ship, Patrick Henry from . . . — — Map (db m55922) HM
The U.S. Maritime Commission in the spring of 1941, called for the emergency construction of shipyards. William Newell received an order to develop another shipyard to the west of Cushing Point. Known as the West Yard, this facility had six . . . — — Map (db m186130) HM
During the war we all did our part to contribute. At first I worked at the shipyard as a welder. Then I served on board the Francis Retka, a Liberty ship we launched from the East Yard.
Frank Emery
Welder, 1941-1944, New England . . . — — Map (db m55765) HM
A Memorial to all soldiers, and sailors, and loyal women, who served gallantly and made great sacrifices in all wars for the independence and preservation of their country.
Gift of Gideon Marshall Tucker Vol. 16th Maine Regt. . . . — — Map (db m161834) WM
Steep Falls
1941 — 1945
In Grateful Tribute
To Those Who Served
In World War II
★Morris E. Ward
★Charles W. Gain, Jr.
Mark C. Baily · Robert A. Baily · Charles E. Baert · Frank L. Clark, Jr. · Elmore Cushman · . . . — — Map (db m161832) WM
This tablet is dedicated
to the men who served in
Company M, 1st Maine Volunteer Infantry
in the war with Spain
Captain Charles S. Carleton ·
1st Lieut. Willard C. Lord · 2nd Lieut. Frederick A. Hobbs
• • Sergeants • . . . — — Map (db m275991) WM
This memorial is dedicated by the
Cornelia Warren Community Association
in appreciation for the
courageous and honorable service
of our Westbrook men and women. — — Map (db m276129) WM
"In honor of the men and women
who served during
Operation Desert Storm
Dedicated by local businesses
and caring citizens of Westbrook"
August 2, 1990 — — — Map (db m275756) WM
POW - MIA Memorial
Malcolm A. Avore • John H. R. Brooks • Carl R. Churchill • Edward J. Darcy • Richard C. Dority • John E. Duffy • Blenn C. Dyer • Paul E. Getchell • Robert S. Graustein ★ • Walter L. Hall • Terrance H. Hanley • Jack R. . . . — — Map (db m276130) WM
Dedicated June 9, 1914
by the City of Westbrook
as a public park
On the one hundredth anniversary
of the incorporation of the Town
of Westbrook by authority of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
on June 9, 1814, having been formerly . . . — — Map (db m276132) HM
25th Anniversary
Archangel - Greater Portland
Sister Cities
This white birch tree celebrates and is dedicated to the 25 years of trust, friendship and peace between the people of Archangel, Russia and Greater Portland, Maine, USA
November . . . — — Map (db m276149) HM
This property
Walker Memorial
Library
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m275621) HM
(front / southeast face)
Westbrook
honors her sons and daughters
who strove by their
loyalty, self-sacrifice and devotion
to preserve and cement the Union
in the days of the Civil War
1861 — 1865
(southwest face)
In . . . — — Map (db m276148) WM
The citizens of Westbrook dedicate this memorial
to the men of our city who gave the last full measure
of devotion for the preservation of freedom
in the Vietnam conflict.
Sgt. Lester MacDonald 1966 •
1st Lt. Paul L. Stimpson 1967 • . . . — — Map (db m276126) WM
In memory of
Westbrook citizens who served
and
those who died serving
World War I - 398 served; 19 died serving
World War II - 1486 served; 37 died serving
Donated by
— — Map (db m275757) WM
The Central Railroad of New Jersey built this long complex of 30 sheds in 1904 to process oysters that were harvested from the Delaware Bay. Originally, oysters were shipped in their shells via the railroad. Shucking, or removing oysters from their . . . — — Map (db m64333) HM
According to Megan Wren, director of the Bayshore Discovery Center, “Bivalve is a gritty, working waterfront (town) that a casual visitor might call ‘lost in time’. Someone who knows the place a little better would probably use words like . . . — — Map (db m64381) HM
The Maurice River watershed (pronounced Morris) is an area of 386 square miles that includes part of the Pinelands National Reserve, other pine, cedar and maple woodlands and agricultural lands, as well as, urban and suburban properties. The river . . . — — Map (db m64497) HM
The Maurice River and its tributaries to the Delaware Bay have played a significant role in Southern New Jersey’s cultural landscape and shaped its diverse people—generation after generation.
Its resources, particularly fish and shellfish, . . . — — Map (db m64337) HM
1. Oystermen harvested oysters from the Maurice River Cove by a dredge or tongs.
2. Oysters were off-loaded from schooners into floats along the banks of the Maurice River where they were left to fatten and to remove impurities.
3. Oysters . . . — — Map (db m64392) HM
5. Oysters were counted into bushel baskets.
6. Bushels were consolidated into sacks or barrels.
7. Sacks or barrels were wheeled on hand trucks through the alley way and were loaded into the awaiting boxcars.
Shucking The practice of . . . — — Map (db m64393) HM
The Schooner AJ MEERWALD is on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places and is representative of an important vessel type, the “new style” Jersey oyster schooner. The “old style” schooner had a clipper bow . . . — — Map (db m64340) HM
The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route is a “park in the making”—an idea becoming a reality. Many of its sites are available for you to visit. When complete, the Trail will link numerous natural and cultural landmarks into a story of coastal . . . — — Map (db m64491) HM
Old Broad Street Presbyterian Church was constructed in the meeting house form, rectangular in plan, with the pulpit placed on the north gable end wall and a U-shaped balcony on the other sides. The north elevation, facing Broad Street, is the . . . — — Map (db m64508) HM
These patriots, original members of the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey, lie buried in this churchyard.
Captain Seth Bowen
Ensign Almarin Brooks
Surgeon Ebenezer Elmer
Lieutenant Eli Elmer
Lieutenant James . . . — — Map (db m153722) HM WM
In solemn tribute to the youth of Bridgeton who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II
1941 - 1945
They gave their today
for our tomorrow
Albert D. Adams • Frank L. Bacon • John A. Bailey • Paul R. Barrager • John Blackston • . . . — — Map (db m153724) WM
Site of Baptist Log Meeting House and Burial Ground settled by The Bowen Company and their leader Rev. Timothy Brooks. United with Cohansey Baptist Church in 1710. Seventh Day Baptists in this company established the Shiloh Church 1737. — — Map (db m306473) HM
The Fortescue Chapel was founded in 1926 by a generous gift by the Garrison Family to the Fortescue Chapel Guild for the construction of a sea chapel for the benefit of sea captains as well as the entire village. The original structure was . . . — — Map (db m305950) HM
In Memory of the true and good men and women, who, coming in the Seventeenth Century, founded here on the Cohansey
The Church of Christ in Fairfield
It came under the care of the Presbytery, May 19, 1708
This monument is erected by their . . . — — Map (db m306469) HM
Monument front:
In honor of the Patriots of Cumberland Co., NJ who—on the evening of December 22, 1774—burned British tea near this site.
List of Patriots on Marker:
Tea Burners
Ebenezer Elmer
Timothy Elmer . . . — — Map (db m17692) HM
In the winter of 1774, the American colonies were struggling to define their future relationship with Great Britain. The British tax on tea had sparked the 1773 Boston Tea Party. The harsh response, to close the port of Boston, lead to the First . . . — — Map (db m17730) HM
Endowed as free school for poor children by Zachariah Barrow. Oldest educational building in Cumberland Co., it served until the advent of public supported learning. Militia trained here-1812. — — Map (db m92313) HM
Greenwich was the principal colonial settlement of Cumberland County, serving as one of New Jersey’s first official ports-of-entry under British rule. While other early settlers, primarily Dutch and Swedish, were the first Europeans to explore this . . . — — Map (db m92316) HM
The East Point Lighthouse guards the eastern shore of the Maurice River Cove. This lone sentinel once provided hundreds of Delaware Bay oyster schooners with a guiding light to the ports at Port Norris and Port Elizabeth. Constructed in 1849, it . . . — — Map (db m68280) HM
Primary seacoast lights were located to warn mariners of their proximity to land, the presence of navigational dangers, and to help set their course. By 1852, however, lighthouses and lightships often looked so much alike that it was difficult to . . . — — Map (db m68281) HM
The East Point Lighthouse was built in 1849 to guide boatmen into the mouth of the Maurice River, about one half mile to the north. The lantern sits atop the two story brick building, 48 feet above sea level, and is visible for about 7 . . . — — Map (db m68285) HM
Congress passed the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968 to protect selected free-flowing rivers with outstanding natural, cultural and recreational values. The Act promotes conservation and good stewardship of these streams and their . . . — — Map (db m64430) HM
The Millville Army Air Field Museum's Skyhawk was assigned to Attack Squadron 192 (VA-192) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CVA-34) on April 2, 1968 to commence its first Vietnam War combat tour. From May 19 to June 27, 1971 VA-192 . . . — — Map (db m168353) HM WM
A dual-use design by Short Brothers limited for commercial passenger and freight service, manufactured in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This aircraft was originally acquired by the U.S. Army, as part of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization . . . — — Map (db m153732) HM
Captain Joseph Buck, a veteran Revolutionary War officer and commandant of the Cumberland County Militia, stood on these riverbanks in the early 1790s and reviewed his troops. As time went on, he foresaw a new city of manor homes, lumber mills and . . . — — Map (db m153758) HM
[Left plaque:]
Millville Airport
50th Anniversary Aug. 2, 1991
"America's First Defense Airport"
Honored by the members
of the
Millville Army Air Field Museum
[Center plaque:]
Millville Airport . . . — — Map (db m153729) HM WM
