Maine Memory Network

Dirigo Block, Springvale, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Sanford Media: Print from Glass Negative

Dirigo Hotel, Southwest Harbor, 1893

Contributed by: Southwest Harbor Public Library Date: 1893-09-04 Location: Southwest Harbor Media: Photographic print

2 Dirigo Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: William F Chaplin Use: Dwelling - Single family

3 Dirigo Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: James B O'Neil Use: Dwelling - Single family

Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1820 to 1865: Temperance and the Maine Law

"… state seemed to be living up to its motto, "Dirigo" (I lead) and, on paper at least, it stayed dry through National Prohibition."

Selections from the Collections

Maine Historical Society staff come across unique and unforgettable items in our collections every day. While it's difficult to choose favorites from a dynamic collection, this exhibit features memorable highlights as selected by members of the MHS staff.

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Dirigo Writing Book, Farmington, 1887

"Dirigo Writing Book, Farmington, 1887 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description The school composition book called the…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Our Partners

"… Bergandahl–Dirigo High School Courtney Blouin–Dirigo High School Gus Brown–Dirigo High School Isaac Dupius-Holy Savior School Jared…"