Maine Memory Network

Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach, 1948

Contributed by: Dyer Library/Saco Museum Date: 1948 Location: Old Orchard Beach Media: Photographic print

Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach, 1948

Contributed by: Dyer Library/Saco Museum Date: 1948 Location: Old Orchard Beach Media: Photographic print

John Senter camp, 1948

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1948 Client: John Senter Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Salvation Army alterations, Houlton, 1948

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1948 Location: Houlton Client: Salvation Army Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Guarding Maine Rail Lines

Black soldiers served in Maine during World War II, assigned in small numbers throughout the state to guard Grand Trunk rail lines from a possible German attack. The soldiers, who lived in railroad cars near their posts often interacted with local residents.

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.

Lincoln, Maine - Lower Main Street looking north, Lincoln, ca. 1948

"Lower Main Street looking north, Lincoln, ca. 1948 Contributed by Lincoln Historical Society Description View of Main Street in Lincoln…"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 2 of 3

"… 1941, 1942, 1943 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, and 1948; they were ever good. In the 1950s though the 1990s there were good teams, but they only won…"

The Pilots Grill, Bangor
by Rodney Duplisea

Memories of the Pilots Grill in Bangor

Come back to Maine, I did!
by Dan Bolduc

Reflections and the value of Maine from a former pro hockey player from Waterville