Maine Memory Network

G.M. Atwood letter to J.L. Hodsdon about the 24th Maine Regiment, Augusta, 1862

Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: 1862-09-23 Location: Augusta Media: Ink on paper

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Emmeline Atwood Home for Nurses, Biddeford, ca. 1910

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: circa 1910 Location: Biddeford Media: Postcard

Atwood property, Cushing's Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Annie C. Atwood Use: Cottage

32-36 Berkeley Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: William E Atwood Style: Colonial Revival Use: Dwelling - Single family

Block for Atwood, Fisher and Cressey (Kora Temple), Lewiston, 1895-1896

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1895–1896 Location: Lewiston Client: Atwood, Fisher & Cressey Architect: George M. Coombs

Hotel Atwood, Lewiston, 1892-1908

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1892–1908 Location: Lewiston Client: unknown Architect: George M. Coombs; Coombs and Gibbs Architects

Silk Manufacturing in Westbrook

Cultivation of silkworms and manufacture of silk thread was touted as a new agricultural boon for Maine in the early 19th century. However, only small-scale silk production followed. In 1874, the Haskell Silk Co. of Westbrook changed that, importing raw silk, and producing silk machine twist threat, then fabrics, until its demise in 1930.

Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"… Designers, Musicians, and Artists Leonard Atwood 1852-1902: "Father of the Skyscraper;" inventor of the elevator (sold his patents to Otis)…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - About Us

"… Strickland Bucky Emery Meredith Knowles Helen Atwood New Portland Fire Department- Kip Poulin Orono Special Collections department- Fogler Library…"

Civil War Soldier comes home after 158 years
by Jamison McAlister

Civil War Soldier comes home after 158 years