Maine Memory Network

Walker's Homestead, Topsham, ca. 1938

Contributed by: Boston Public Library Location: Topsham Media: Linen texture postcard

Old Homestead Maine potatoes bag; Somerville, Massachusetts, ca. 1980

Contributed by: Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Date: circa 1980 Location: Somerville Media: Paper

Cook property, N. Side Island Avenue, Long Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Marianna Cook Use: Summer Dwelling

Twomey property, S. Side Seashore, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Edward P. Twomey Use: Summer Dwelling

Sam Goldsmith residence fireplace, Old Town, 1949

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1949 Location: Old Town Client: Sam Goldsmith Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Addition to the House at Grand Beach for J.C. Hamlen Esq., Old Orchard, 1937

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1937 Location: Old Orchard Client: J. C. Hamlen Architect: John P. Thomas

Independence and Challenges: The Life of Hannah Pierce

Hannah Pierce (1788-1873) of West Baldwin, who remained single, was the educated daughter of a moderately wealthy landowner and businessman. She stayed at the family farm throughout her life, operating the farm and her various investments -- always in close touch with her siblings.

Student Exhibit: Historic Buildings on Madison Ave in Skowhegan

Take a tour and see some of the beautiful old buildings that used to be on Madison Avenue, Skowhegan? A few still remain, but most have been torn down.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Old Bill, gundalow crossing Penobscot River, Bangor, 1846

"Old Bill, gundalow crossing Penobscot River, Bangor, 1846 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Harbor Cottage, The Old Ell (“Mame’s House”), and the Big Barn

"Harbor Cottage served first as family homestead for A.C. and Emily Savage who had eight children of their own."

Apple Time - a visit to the ancestral farm
by Randy Randall

Memories from childhood of visiting the family homestead in Limington during apple picking time.

My father's world - the old farm in Richmond, Maine
by Donald C. Cunningham

A story about my father and our family.