Maine Memory Network

Darning Egg, Strong Wood Turning Corp., Strong, ca. 1955

Contributed by: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pike through Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1955 Location: Strong Media: Lathe-turned wood

Black side-lace half boots, Portland, ca. 1840

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1840 Media: silk, leather, cotton

59-65 Clark Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Egnac Bakiewitz Use: Dwelling - Two family

Wiscasset's Arctic Connection

Scientist, author and explorer Donald B. MacMillan established Wiscasset as his homeport for many of the voyages he made to the Arctic region starting in the early 1920s.

The Trolley Parks of Maine

At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4

"Perhaps worn with white wide-heeled shoes and a neat little hat, set at the side of the head, the suit ensemble resembles those seen in many 1930s…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4

"… and the collection also includes the black high heel shoes that completed the outfit. Capped sleeve dress, ca."