Maine Memory Network

Eli B. Bean's Store, Brownfield, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Brownfield Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Brownfield Media: Photographic print

L.L. Bean building at Maine Medical Center, Portland, 1984

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1984 Location: Portland Media: photographic print

Bean property, N. Side Epps Street, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Albert M. Bean Use: Summer Dwelling

Bean property, Rear South Side Willow Street, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Emma R. Bean Use: Summer Dwelling

Biddeford, Saco and the Textile Industry

The largest textile factory in the country reached seven stories up on the banks of the Saco River in 1825, ushering in more than a century of making cloth in Biddeford and Saco. Along with the industry came larger populations and commercial, retail, social, and cultural growth.

Field & Homefront: Bethel during the Civil War

Like many towns, Bethel responded to the Civil War by sending many soldiers and those at the homefront sent aid and supported families. The town grew during the war, but suffered after its end.

L.L. Bean Corporate Archives

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… on Friday such as horse pulling, ball games, bean-hole bean supper, talent show, helicopter rides and a horseshoe tournament."

Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn circa 1960
by David Rollins

The creation of Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn at Sugarloaf USA

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

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