Maine Memory Network

A & P warehouse, Portland, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1950 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Letter of reference for mill supervisor, Lewiston, 1887

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1887 Location: Lewiston; Biddeford Media: Ink on paper

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77-79 Atlantic Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Max Brown Use: Store

Foss property, S. Side Seashore Avenue, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: A. P. Foss Use: Summer Dwelling

Various mantel drawings for multiple clients, 1894-1907

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1894–1907 Location: Augusta Client: John F. Hill Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

Washington County Through Eastern's Eye

Images taken by itinerant photographers for Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company, a real photo postcard company, provide a unique look at industry, commerce, recreation, tourism, and the communities of Washington County in the early decades of the twentieth century.

Lincoln, Maine - Roger Weatherbee of Lincoln in his P-51 H fighter plane, 1946

"… of the war and flew many combat missions in a P-38 fighter plane. Roger and his P-51 plane has been talked about since that momentous day and now…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Founding of the Farmington State Normal School

"… the Trustees of Farmington Academy and Principal A.P. Kelsey, presented to the State Committee on Education."

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars