Maine Memory Network

John Marshall Brown, Portland, ca. 1870

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1870 Location: Portland Media: Carte de visite

Brown Street, Portland, ca. 1875

Contributed by: Maine Historic Preservation Commission Date: circa 1875 Location: Portland Media: photographic print

35 Brown Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Philip H. Brown & John M. Brown Company Style: Greek Revival Use: Candy Factory

39-41 Brown Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Philip H. Brown & John M. Brown Company Style: Greek Revival Use: Dwelling - Two family

The Mary Brown Home, Portland, ca. 1903

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1903 Location: Portland; Portland; Portland Client: Mary Brown Architect: Frederick A. Tompson

First floor plan of the west half of a double house, Portland, ca. 1919

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1919 Location: Portland; Portland Client: unknown Architect: John P. Thomas

Waldoboro Fire Department's 175 Years

While the town of Waldoboro was chartered in 1773, it began organized fire protection in 1838 with a volunteer fire department and a hand pump fire engine, the Water Witch.

MHS in Pictures: exploring our first 200 years

Two years after separating from Massachusetts, Maine leaders—many who were part of the push for statehood—also separated from Massachusetts Historical Society, creating the Maine Historical Society in 1822. The legislation signed on February 5, 1822 positioned MHS as the third-oldest state dedicated historical organization in the nation. The exhibition features MHS's five locations over the institution's two centuries, alongside images of leaders who have steered the organization through pivotal times.

Lincoln, Maine - W.A. Brown: Jack of all trades

"He bought his first business building on Main Street in November of 1904. Here, he was involved in jewelry sales, watch repair, optical work, and was…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 1 of 3

"The shop, now a hardware store, is still owned by the Brown family. Emily Manchester operated a hand laundry business in the back of her home."

Dr. Norman Beaupré: Preserving his Franco-American culture
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Journey growing up as a Franco-American in Biddeford to his career as a professor and author.

Growing up DownEast
by Darrin MC Mclellan

Stories of growing up Downeast