The second narrator sounds like my old professor “Herb Adams” Edit: it is!!! I really enjoyed his lectures. I loved smoking a joint and going to his classes, I learned so much about the history of Maine and our role in the birth of our nation. I hope he’s doing well.
Grew up in Portland. Born in 1967 remember seeing the library, civic center and all the other arts buildings. Joined the army to explore the world. I miss lobster 🦞 and old orchard beach.
I watched this in Arizona before moving to Maine. I've lived all over this country including Alaska (spent years there, and same, I'm 37, when I was 19 I randomly jumped on a plane to Valdez AK). I never would have thought I'd find a place I love more than the great state of AK. I didn't know anyone here, I just drove 3 days straight, and I love Portland, been here almost a year now. The history is amazing and how these buildings are still standing. I'm originally from Seattle, and they destroy history for malls and parking garages, makes me sad... I also love other towns like Kennebunkport, and Saco, two places I would really enjoy living. Especially Kennebunkport, I didn't want to leave
My great great great grandfather was a station master on the Underground Railroad in Maine during the Civil war. His station was on the Androscoggin River in Lisbon Maine, ferrying runaway slaves up the river to Canada.
I grew up in Portland in the 1960s and went to the Shailer School on Munjoy Hill during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Woolsen School and then the North School. "We were all poor" then but didn't know it because we were all in the same boat. I remember seeing John F Kennedy at City Hall when he was running for President and was on the Captain Lloyd Show with my brothers. The Old Port was just a bunch of old abandoned warehouses then and we fished off the docks. Then we moved to MA but would come back to ME every summer. After the USAF, I ended up in Portland again and worked at the Maine Medical Center and then went to USM in the late 1970's. The Old Port was now a happening place. Ended up in PA to work and raise kids and we would bring them to Maine every summer and they loved it. Last time I was in Portland was 5 years ago and it looked like it had jumped a few notches upward, and the millennials were taking over. Great Gritty Historic City. Too many memories to write in a comment but as someone inferred below, it did have a salty seedy side at one time, but I thought that sort of added to its charm.
The Captain Lloyd show! Ha! I remember that! One of my best friends went to North school, but I think she would have been a couple of grades behind you.
@@jazzmoos5382 The Schooner Cartooner: wgme.com/news/local/channel-13-legend-lloyd-knight-dies-at-96, became the name of Captain Lloyds boat on the show after a naming contest. Ya, growing up in Portland at that time (early 1960s) was a bit like living in the era of Oliver Twist. I doubt they still have the same old salty characters with deep Maine accents staggering around the then dilapidated Old Port area. Probably for the better, but it sticks in my memory as a unique time. At North School one of the games they played on the playground was called pile on, and when I first got there I got picked out and about 10 older boys jumped on me and pinned me to the pavement until I couldn't breath. After letting me up, I was in...different time for sure : )
I grew up on the same block the observatory’s on. Late 70’s -late 90’s and you’re absolutely right because when I take the kids up there to go to eastern prom there is all these new condo buildings. Oh and can’t forget the hotels and parking garages at the bottom of Munjoy Hill! Crazy how much this place has changed in the last 10-20 yrs
@@joeboy2078 Yes, definitely more gentrified. Munjoy Hill was basically all low rent apartments back then. When I was going to USM in the late 70's there was a go-go bar at the bottom of the hill across from the cemetery that we use to got to, but for the life of me I can't remember the name of the place. Anyway...its long gone.
Fascinating about the hype of Portland becoming "livable"" after depressing period post-WWII (til '70s). It began its evolution toward a gated community, but those who lived there would strongly disagree. A lot of its physical beauty was demolished by the "investors" in the guise of "planners". Little about alcoholism and other social problems in the 19C. Too much narration and interpretation by outsiders. Rather naive about economic factors and politics. Thought the Reiche contribution was superb; and appreciate the homage to J P Baxter, but failed to mention his seminal role in Maine historical science. btw, Quaker Mayor Dow was a "warrior" in Lincoln's war; and his cousin Neal Dow was almost as interesting as Longfellow. Oops, I forgot: it's a travelogue.
Marvelous. Pity none of us can afford to live in our home city anymore hahaha😢 Deering Oaks was the farm of my ancestors in the 1600s and when the native Americans attacked during the King Philip wars. They paddled into back cove from Peaks Island and came ashore at his farm, killed him and took his wife and children hostage and chased everyone up into the fort. I think that was the first attack before the one that the French took part in?
The second narrator sounds like my old professor “Herb Adams”
Edit: it is!!! I really enjoyed his lectures. I loved smoking a joint and going to his classes, I learned so much about the history of Maine and our role in the birth of our nation.
I hope he’s doing well.
I’ve been here for 30 years. ❤
Lived in Portland for 30yrs ! Graduated in 88 from Portland high school !!
Grew up in Portland. Born in 1967 remember seeing the library, civic center and all the other arts buildings.
Joined the army to explore the world. I miss lobster 🦞 and old orchard beach.
Thank you for your service , and I hope you were welcomed home with open arms… curious, where did you settle? Are you back in maine ?
I watched this in Arizona before moving to Maine. I've lived all over this country including Alaska (spent years there, and same, I'm 37, when I was 19 I randomly jumped on a plane to Valdez AK). I never would have thought I'd find a place I love more than the great state of AK. I didn't know anyone here, I just drove 3 days straight, and I love Portland, been here almost a year now. The history is amazing and how these buildings are still standing. I'm originally from Seattle, and they destroy history for malls and parking garages, makes me sad... I also love other towns like Kennebunkport, and Saco, two places I would really enjoy living. Especially Kennebunkport, I didn't want to leave
My great great great grandfather was a station master on the Underground Railroad in Maine during the Civil war. His station was on the Androscoggin River in Lisbon Maine, ferrying runaway slaves up the river to Canada.
That's fascinating, where abouts in Lisbon? Mire towards the falls or the lewiston end?
I grew up in Portland in the 1960s and went to the Shailer School on Munjoy Hill during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Woolsen School and then the North School. "We were all poor" then but didn't know it because we were all in the same boat. I remember seeing John F Kennedy at City Hall when he was running for President and was on the Captain Lloyd Show with my brothers. The Old Port was just a bunch of old abandoned warehouses then and we fished off the docks. Then we moved to MA but would come back to ME every summer. After the USAF, I ended up in Portland again and worked at the Maine Medical Center and then went to USM in the late 1970's. The Old Port was now a happening place. Ended up in PA to work and raise kids and we would bring them to Maine every summer and they loved it. Last time I was in Portland was 5 years ago and it looked like it had jumped a few notches upward, and the millennials were taking over. Great Gritty Historic City. Too many memories to write in a comment but as someone inferred below, it did have a salty seedy side at one time, but I thought that sort of added to its charm.
The Captain Lloyd show! Ha! I remember that!
One of my best friends went to North school, but I think she would have been a couple of grades behind you.
@@jazzmoos5382 The Schooner Cartooner: wgme.com/news/local/channel-13-legend-lloyd-knight-dies-at-96, became the name of Captain Lloyds boat on the show after a naming contest. Ya, growing up in Portland at that time (early 1960s) was a bit like living in the era of Oliver Twist. I doubt they still have the same old salty characters with deep Maine accents staggering around the then dilapidated Old Port area. Probably for the better, but it sticks in my memory as a unique time. At North School one of the games they played on the playground was called pile on, and when I first got there I got picked out and about 10 older boys jumped on me and pinned me to the pavement until I couldn't breath. After letting me up, I was in...different time for sure : )
I grew up on the same block the observatory’s on. Late 70’s -late 90’s and you’re absolutely right because when I take the kids up there to go to eastern prom there is all these new condo buildings. Oh and can’t forget the hotels and parking garages at the bottom of Munjoy Hill! Crazy how much this place has changed in the last 10-20 yrs
@@joeboy2078 Yes, definitely more gentrified. Munjoy Hill was basically all low rent apartments back then. When I was going to USM in the late 70's there was a go-go bar at the bottom of the hill across from the cemetery that we use to got to, but for the life of me I can't remember the name of the place. Anyway...its long gone.
@@michaels7566Think it was called "The Stardust"
Really good stuff. Great work.
Pretty damn certain i saw this same video (full version) when I was in maybe 6th grade in History class(grew up in Bethel ME). Thanks for the info!
Pretty sure I watched it back in the day too during "Maine Studies" week or whatever.
Did you go to school in the 90's?
Very stimulating thanks
This documentary needs attribution. Who produced it and when?
Munjoy Hill! Love my Hometown.
Fascinating about the hype of Portland becoming "livable"" after depressing period post-WWII (til '70s). It began its evolution toward a gated community, but those who lived there would strongly disagree. A lot of its physical beauty was demolished by the "investors" in the guise of "planners". Little about alcoholism and other social problems in the 19C. Too much narration and interpretation by outsiders. Rather naive about economic factors and politics. Thought the Reiche contribution was superb; and appreciate the homage to J P Baxter, but failed to mention his seminal role in Maine historical science. btw, Quaker Mayor Dow was a "warrior" in Lincoln's war; and his cousin Neal Dow was almost as interesting as Longfellow. Oops, I forgot: it's a travelogue.
Marvelous. Pity none of us can afford to live in our home city anymore hahaha😢 Deering Oaks was the farm of my ancestors in the 1600s and when the native Americans attacked during the King Philip wars. They paddled into back cove from Peaks Island and came ashore at his farm, killed him and took his wife and children hostage and chased everyone up into the fort. I think that was the first attack before the one that the French took part in?
You just breezed over King Philip's War?
Rum breaks. The good ‘ole days. 😅
Any Waites out there from Portland?
Prohibition, just like the war on drugs are oxymorons, you can't war against human nature.
It's so far removed from what it used to be
Now we must rise from the Pandemic
I worked in Portland for 20 years starting in 1961, and enjoyed the city. Can't stand Portland now, it is just a mini Boston.
Better stay away then 😉😃
Herbert is being interviewed wearing a trench coat..... poor choice of dress. Sad he speaks well...
Dabiel Ueblacker The look suits him. I guess the room was chilly.
Blahnik! PORTLAND OREGON!!!
Portland Maine! 😄