Portland Company (Portland, Me.)

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Locomotive and ship manufacturer; owner of docks and wharves; Portland, Me.

From the description of Portland Company records, ca. 1900-1905. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 653244535

Engineering firm and foundry in Portland, Me.; incorporated in 1846 with John Poor as its president. The first locomotive built by the company was in 1848 and was called Augusta. Also manufactured ships and was the owner of docks and wharves.

From the description of Portland Company records, 1805-1920. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 666893268

Locomotive and ship manufacturer; owner of docks and wharves; located in Portland, Me.; incorporated 20 Feb. 1845.

From the description of Portland Company records, 1846-1902. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 228144589

Locomotive and ship manufacturer; owner of docks and wharves.

From the description of Portland Company engine description, undated. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 312403643

Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Dole, Richard F. 1906-1987. person
associatedWith Morse, George Frederick, 1834-1926. person
associatedWith Norris, Septimus. person
associatedWith Peary Arctic Club. corporateBody
associatedWith Peary, Robert E. 1856-1920. person
associatedWith Poor, John A. 1808-1871. person
associatedWith Rocray, Richard W. person
associatedWith Roosevelt (Ship : 1904-1937) corporateBody
associatedWith Wood, William, of Portland, Me. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Maine--Portland
Portland (Me.)
Maine--Portland
Arctic regions
Maine--Portland
Maine--Portland
Subject
Augusta (Locomotive)
Directors of corporations
Engineering firms
Fire engines
Foundries
Locomotive industry
Locomotives
Manufacturing industries
Marine engines
Marine engines
Marine machinery
Real property
Railroad equipment industry
Shipbuilding
Stockholders
Tug boats
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Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1900

Active 1905

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