SOUTH PORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

S PORTLAND, ME

The old B&M Beans factory Portland, Maine
The old B&M Beans factory Credit: Sam T (samm4mrox)

The South Portland Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of South Portland, Maine. Founded in 1961, the Society operates out of a restored 19th century schoolhouse located at 55 Bug Light Park. The facility houses a museum, archives, and research library, which together hold an extensive collection of historical artifacts, photographs, documents, and other materials related to the city's past.

The Society's mission is to promote and educate the public about the rich history of South Portland, which includes the city's shipbuilding and fishing industries, its role in the Civil War, and its contributions to the development of the Maine Mall and Portland International Jetport. The Society offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, exhibits, and workshops, designed to engage and inform visitors of all ages.

In addition to its educational programs and resources, the South Portland Historical Society also actively collaborates with other local and regional organizations to promote the preservation and interpretation of South Portland's historic sites and landmarks. Its efforts have helped to ensure that the city's unique history and heritage are celebrated and protected for generations to come.

SOUTH PORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in S PORTLAND ME. US MID #8402300352

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 53,636 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

The old B&M Beans factory Portland, Maine
Boston & Maine no. 126 Brill model 75 built in 1925
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Bicycle on Rainy Commercial Street
Custom House Black and White Puddle Reflection
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Boat Muted Reflection
Lobsterman Statue Waiting for Spring
Back Cove Skyline with Bench, Winter
Coated In Ice This past Saturday started with snow that eventually turned to rain and then to freezing rain. The result was loss of power and internet as well as several large fallen pine limbs. Sunday was bright and sunny and that is when I took this in Portland.
81 Gray Street revisited
81 Gray Street revisited
3 May Street revisited - new paint!

Contact SOUTH PORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SOUTH PORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
55 BUGLIGHT RD
S PORTLAND
ME
04106-1654

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SOUTH PORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402300352
Name SOUTH PORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 016045966
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 62,184
REVENUE 53,636
LAT/LONG 43.646948, -70.231365
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 003500
US Census Block: 2020