WebHistory. Portland: Before and after the Great Fire of 1866. 1 of 35. The ruins of J.B. Brown's Portland Sugar House photographed in the days after the fire by S. Towle Photo courtesy … WebFeb 24, 2015 · 7. Portland's Great Fire: An 1866 fire in downtown Portland was sparked on the 4th of July by fireworks. It burned for two days and destroyed 1,800 buildings, leaving 10,000 people homeless. 8. The Great Ice Storm of 1998: A huge ice storm in 1998 put nearly half of the state's population out of power.

Historic photos: Portland

http://1866fire.portlandculturalhistory.org/ WebFire protection started in Portland on March 29th,1768 with the appointment of five “Fire Wards." These men had Police powers and had the authority to order citizens to help at Fire scenes. As the city grew so did the fires, and the Fire Department. In 1787 Portland’s first organized Fire Company was formed and was named the “Neptune”. sichere start windows 10

History of Portland, Maine

WebThe Great Fire of Portland swept through a large area of the city on July 4, 1866. The red section on this map shows the area burned, extending to North Street and ending between Cumberland and Congress streets. The fire may have been started by a firework, and was spread by high winds. At the time, it was the largest urban fire to strike an American city. WebAbout This Item. Title: Ruins of the Great Fire, Portland, 1866 Creator: John P. Soule Creation Date: 1866-07-12 Subject Date: 1866-07-04 Location: Portland, Cumberland … WebFor Sale: 3 beds, 1.5 baths ∙ 1238 sq. ft. ∙ 1912 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106 ∙ $399,900 ∙ MLS# 1551678 ∙ Great opportunity for an at home business. Excellent traffic flow for maximum visibi... the perle oban hotel \\u0026 spa