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Peaks Island, Maine, Balloon – Parachute Drops – 1890s

March 5, 2023

Peaks Island is located in Casco Bay, and is part of the City of Portland, Maine. Click on images to enlarge.

Portland Daily Press
August 24, 1891

Portland Daily Press
August 26, 1891

Portland Daily Press
August 31, 1892

Portland Daily Press
July 6, 1893

Portland Daily Press

Portland Daily Press
July 22, 1896

Portland Daily Press
July 22, 1896

Portland Daily Press
July 3, 1900

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From the Aroostook Republican

September 18, 1889

Portland Daily Press

Sept. 2, 1889

Staunton Vindicator

April 26, 1889

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