Maine Memory Network

Capt. John Curtis to wife, New York, 1862

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862-06-04 Location: New York Media: Ink on paper

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Capt. John Curtis on approach of war, Mobile, Ala., 1861

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1861 Location: Mobile; Brunswick Media: Ink on paper

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John B. Curtis Free Public Library, Bradford, 1913

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1913 Location: Bradford Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Chapman residence, Cape Elizabeth, 1944-1947

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1944–1947 Location: Cape Elizabeth Client: Richard S. Chapman Architect: John Howard Stevens and John Calvin Stevens II Architects

Educating Oneself: Carnegie Libraries

Industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave grants for 20 libraries in Maine between 1897 and 1912, specifying that the town own the land, set aside funds for maintenance, have room to expand -- and offer library services at no charge.

In Time and Eternity: Shakers in the Industrial Age

"In Time and Eternity: Maine Shakers in the Industrial Age 1872-1918" is a series of images that depict in detail the Shakers in Maine during a little explored time period of expansion and change.

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"These are a few of the 1802 entries: John Crosby Dr. To a crow bar To bailing a cittle (kettle) for ship To iron work for Sett’s Mills To mending a…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 5 of 6

"Curtis purchased 40 acres of land on the Eastern bank of Northeast Harbor, built three houses by the time of his death, and forged a close…"

Spiros Droggitis: From Biddeford to Washington DC and back
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A Greek family's impact: from the iconic Wonderbar Restaurant to Washington DC