Maine Memory Network

American LaFrance engine, Brewer, 1947

Contributed by: Hose 5 Fire Museum Date: 1947 Location: Bangor Media: Metal and Rubber

Belmont Hotel after the Fire of 1947

Contributed by: Bar Harbor Historical Society Date: 1947-10-23 Location: Bar Harbor Media: Postcard

Wilson residence, Brooksville, 1947

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1947 Location: Brooksville Client: Wilson Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Daigle house, Fort Kent, 1947

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1947 Location: Fort Kent Client: Daigle Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Maine Politicians, National Leaders

From the early days of Maine statehood to the present, countless Maine politicians have made names for themselves on the national stage.

Remembering Mellie Dunham: Snowshoe Maker and Fiddler

Alanson Mellen "Mellie" Dunham and his wife Emma "Gram" Dunham were well-known musicians throughout Maine and the nation in the early decades of the 20th century. Mellie Dunham also received fame as a snowshoe maker.

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - MDI and the Fire of 1947

"MDI and the Fire of 1947 Belmont Hotel after the Fire of 1947Bar Harbor Historical Society The Fire of 1947 wiped out nearly 70 summer homes…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economy on Mt. Desert Island

"… maintain the lifestyle that had become so well known on MDI. Fewer people were able to maintain the lavish lifestyles. MDI and the Fire of 1947"

Bob "Coach" Cote: Highlights from life of a Biddeford legend
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Bob talks about growing up in Biddeford, sports, the fire of 1947, and closing of St. Louis High.

Geraldine Litalien: painting a picture of life in Biddeford
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Impact on everyday life from events occurring from the late 1920s through 2018