Maine Memory Network

Charter members, Houlton Grange Roll Book, 1874

Contributed by: Houlton Grange Date: 1874-05-06 Location: Houlton Media: Paper

Alms House agreement, Houlton, 1867

Contributed by: Cary Library Date: 1867 Location: Houlton Media: Ink on paper

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Assessor's Record, 7 Adams Place, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Lydia J. Adams Estate Style: Utilitarian Use: Shed

11 Adams Place, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Lydia J. Adams Estate Style: Greek Revival Use: Dwelling - Single family

Houlton Airport terminal building, Houlton, 1948-1951

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1948–1951 Location: Houlton Client: Town of Houlton Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Houlton High School, Houlton, 1920-1949

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1920–1949 Location: Houlton Client: City of Houlton Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Passing the Time: Artwork by World War II German POWs

In 1944, the US Government established Camp Houlton, a prisoner of war (POW) internment camp for captured German soldiers during World War II. Many of the prisoners worked on local farms planting and harvesting potatoes. Some created artwork and handicrafts they sold or gave to camp guards. Camp Houlton processed and held about 3500 prisoners and operated until May 1946.

Prisoners of War

Mainers have been held prisoners in conflicts fought on Maine and American soil and in those fought overseas. In addition, enemy prisoners from several wars have been brought to Maine soil for the duration of the war.

Houlton Grange

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Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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The stories my parents told
by Henry Gartley

Stories from my immigrant parents, WWII, and my love of history.

Appreciation sign for essential health care workers
by Henry J Gartley

A neighbor expresses their appreciation for the workers at a local nursing home.