Portland Observatory (Portland, Me.)

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Dates:
Active 1816
Active 1852

Biographical notes:

Originally used to signal ships; currently a museum and historical building.

From the description of Portland Observatory records, 1810-1847. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 71128390

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Subjects:

  • Historic buildings
  • Observatories
  • Signals and signaling
  • Temperature measurements
  • Weather

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Maine--Portland (as recorded)
  • Maine--Portland (as recorded)

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