Maine Memory Network

Advertisement for a Special Edition of "Rhodes’ Journal" on the Dexter Bank Robbery, 1878

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1878 Location: Dexter Media: Ink on paper

Interior Georges National Bank, Thomaston, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Thomaston Media: Sienna print, Photograph

Plan for Mechanics Savings Bank Building, Auburn, 1888

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1888 Location: Auburn Client: Mechanics Savings Bank Architect: George M. Coombs

Plans of Bank Building, Farmington, 1887

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1887 Location: Farmington Client: unknown Architect: George M. Coombs

George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940 - The Dexter Bank Robbery: The Case of John W. Barron

"… himself, or Jimmy Hope’s gang led by infamous bank robber George Leslie— the so called “King of Heists.” The Dexter Bank robbery and Barron’s death…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 3

"… jewelry was located on the first floor and the Bank of Cumberland on the upper two stories. To the right was the printing establishment of…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 2 of 3

"His business interests included real estate, banking, and cotton manufacturing. King began his political career in 1795, serving as both a…"

Lloyd LaFountain III family legacy and creating own path
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Lloyd followed in his family’s footsteps of serving Biddeford and the State of Maine.

Mike Remillard shares his in-depth knowledge of our community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

You will learn a lot from Mike's fascination with many topics from church organs to submarines.