Maine Memory Network

Burnt Cove School, Stonington, ca. 1940

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

Fire damage, ca. 1920

Where was the fire?

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1920 Media: Glass Negative

Port of Portland's Custom House and Collectors of Customs

The collector of Portland was the key to federal patronage in Maine, though other ports and towns had collectors. Through the 19th century, the revenue was the major source of Federal Government income. As in Colonial times, the person appointed to head the custom House in Casco Bay was almost always a leading community figure, or a well-connected political personage.

The Barns of the St. John River Valley: Maine's Crowning Jewels

Maine's St. John River Valley boasts a unique architectural landscape. A number of historical factors led to the proliferation of a local architectural style, the Madawaska twin barn, as well as a number of building techniques rarely seen elsewhere. Today, these are in danger of being lost to time.

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"Only a few pictures and documents survived. A new three story brick building was erected in its place shortly after."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Old Buildings

"Old Buildings Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Minturn Schoolhouse The Tea Room Redmen's Hall Seaside Hall Andrew Smith Store…"

Becoming @ham_italian
by anonymous

@ham_italian is an Instagram account I created that celebrates the Maine ham Italian sandwich