Maine Memory Network

Pin up Boys, Houlton, 1957

Courtesy of Henry Gartley, an individual partner Date: 1957-08-27 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print

Continental Paper Bag Company anniversary booklet cover, Rumford Falls, 1905

Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Date: circa 1905 Location: Rumford Media: Booklet, ink on paper

Art of the People: Folk Art in Maine

For many different reasons people saved and carefully preserved the objects in this exhibit. Eventually, along with the memories they hold, the objects were passed to the Maine Historical Society. Object and memory, serve as a powerful way to explore history and to connect to the lives of people in the past.

Portland Hotels

Since the establishment of the area's first licensed hotel in 1681, Portland has had a dramatic, grand and boisterous hotel tradition. The Portland hotel industry has in many ways reflected the growth and development of the city itself. As Portland grew with greater numbers of people moving through the city or calling it home, the hotel business expanded to fit the increasing demand.

Guilford, Maine - RESOURCES

"… GROWTH, GUILFORD, MAINE, 1816-1991 1991 – 175th Anniversary Committee, Co-Chairmen - Don Davis and Tony Davis, Editor - William Hume GUILFORD…"

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"… citizens joyously celebrated the town’s 100th anniversary. Mr. Henry Hudson, a prominent lawyer and former state legislator, spoke these words; “We…"