Maine Memory Network

Four-wheel drive truck with Sargent snowplow, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Portland Media: Photoprint

Dietz Eureka auto lamp, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1915 Location: Houlton Media: Tin and glass

18 Free Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: J.B. Brown & Sons Use: Wholesale Auto Supply

803 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Allen Smith Company Use: Shop - Auto Supplies

A Snapshot of Portland, 1924: The Taxman Cometh

In 1924, with Portland was on the verge of profound changes, the Tax Assessors Office undertook a project to document every building in the city -- with photographs and detailed information that provide a unique view into Portland's architecture, neighborhoods, industries, and businesses.

Great War and Armistice Day

In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… Webber’s Drugstore (1883-1933) Burnham’s Auto Supply (1933-1953) Fullerton’s Radio (1953-1955) Belanger’s Variety (1955-1972) The Hobby Shoppe…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 4 of 4

"… burn oil, wood bio-mass, coal, chipped rubber, auto tires, and natural gas as fuel to produce steam at 1250 psi."

Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C

Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.