Article Title
The Rise and Fall of Portland's Waterfront, 1850-1920
Publication Date
9-1-1982
Document Type
Article
First Page
63
Last Page
98
Abstract
The article outlines the history of Portland’s seafront harbor given it’s geographic proximity to North Atlantic trades routes, competition from Canadian harbors and the cities decision to promote tourism rather than trade.
Recommended Citation
Babcock, Robert H.. "The Rise and Fall of Portland's Waterfront, 1850-1920." Maine History 22, 2 (1982): 63-98. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistoryjournal/vol22/iss2/2