Maine Memory Network

Navy patrol bomber, Presque Isle, ca. 1945

Contributed by: Presque Isle Air Museum Date: circa 1945 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print

Lake Superior, ca. 1820

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1820 Media: Ink on paper

The Barns of the St. John River Valley: Maine's Crowning Jewels

Maine's St. John River Valley boasts a unique architectural landscape. A number of historical factors led to the proliferation of a local architectural style, the Madawaska twin barn, as well as a number of building techniques rarely seen elsewhere. Today, these are in danger of being lost to time.

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… at the time that Braden stall more resembled a royal dwelling than a horse stable. After racing season, he was “presented” and took a place in his…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Northeast Harbor: Rustic to Rusticators

"… and in 1768, ten residents sent a petition to the Royal Governor asking for help in keeping outsiders from coming to the island to get already cut…"