Maine Memory Network

Medal, Improved Order of Red Men, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Fryeburg Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Fryeburg Media: Metal

Bailey home, Baileyville, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Alexander-Crawford Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Woodland Media: Photographic print

Trefethen-Evergreen Improvement Association property, Trefethen's Landing Wharf, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Trefethen-Evergreen Improvement Association Use: Wharf

Long Island Improvement Association property, 1 Wharf Street, Long Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Long Island Improvement Association Use: Wharf

Dillon residence woodshed plan, Northeast Harbor, 1988

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1988 Location: Mount Desert Client: Susan Dillon Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates

Improvements at Falmouth Hotel stairs and cocktail lounge, Portland, 1920-1936

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1920–1936 Location: Portland Client: Falmouth Hotel Architect: John P. Thomas; Poor & Thomas

Home: The Longfellow House & the Emergence of Portland

The Wadsworth-Longfellow house is the oldest building on the Portland peninsula, the first historic site in Maine, a National Historic Landmark, home to three generations of Wadsworth and Longfellow family members -- including the boyhood home of the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The history of the house and its inhabitants provide a unique view of the growth and changes of Portland -- as well as of the immediate surroundings of the home.

Home Ties: Sebago During the Civil War

Letters to and from Sebago soldiers who served in the Civil War show concern on both sides about farms and other issues at home as well as concern from the home front about soldiers' well-being.

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin homestead, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… of the house and grounds -- showing the improvements he made. A commentary that accompanies the drawing in "John Martin's Journal," which he began…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Atkins House, Jefferson Street, Bangor, 1851

"The journal describes what Martin did to improve the property after someone built on the next lot, right against his house."

Portland cuisine supports health in West Africa
by Maria Cushing

I present Portuguese inspired food to fundraise for Amigos de Mente

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars