Limited Edition Maine Roots Poster | Maine Poster | Maine History Poster
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An unabridged history of Maine’s roots compiled from MPBN and the Maine Historical Society.
MEDIA: Paper and Photography Collage
TEXT:
1. 1525 French name the area “Acadia”
2. 1600s Area dominated by Wabanaki Confederacy
3. 1776 Center of patriotism during American Revolution
4. 1820 Statehood official: est. March 15, 1820
5. 1820s Industrialization: pulp, textile & shipbuilding industries flourish
6. 1833 Maine builds most boats in nation
7. 1870 Slate discovered: est. Monson Slate
8. 1886 Brickyards produce over 9 million bricks/year
9. 1880s Pulp & paper: Warren paper mill largest in the world
10. 1900s Height of shoe industry with 50K employees
11. 1920 Railroad mileage peaks
12. 2000s Tourism: a leading state industry
* 1866 Scar from fire – The great fire of Portland, Maine occurred on July 4, 1866 — the first Independence Day after the end of the American Civil War
SPECIFICATIONS
Printer: Printed in South Portland, Maine
Finish: uncoated matte
Paper: 42# heavy stock white paper
Dimensions: 24"x 32” fits a standard frame