From Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine is the largest New England city North of Boston. It has a long history of fires, riots, scandals, battles, heroes and villains as befits any old Eastern city. These images of Portland landmarks come from hand tinted postcards, mostly dating from the early part of this century. These images of Portland's past show us the elegance and style of a bygone era which sometimes still shows through when you walk around the city today.