Maine Memory Network

Penobscot River from Riverside Park, Hampden, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Hampden Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Hampden Media: Photographic print

Emeline Park Residence, Main Street, Dixfield, ca. 1840

Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: circa 1840 Location: Dixfield Media: Ink on paper

Assessor's Record, 94-108 Park Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Park Street Block Proprietry Use: Land only

Assessor's Record, 132-134 Park Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Passage between 132 & 134 Park Street Use: Passage

Acadia National Park Wild Gardens plan, Mount Desert, 1988-1990

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1988–1990 Location: Mount Desert Client: Acadia National Park Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates

Manson Park, Pittsfield, ca. 1945

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1945 Location: Pittsfield Client: Town of Pittsfield Architect: Olmsted Brothers

The Trolley Parks of Maine

At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.

Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

Baxter State Park

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Acadia National Park

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Baxter State Park and Burton W. Howe
by Jason Howe

Formation of Baxter State Park and the involvement of Burton W. Howe of Patten

Bob Hodge:A rocky road to become Biddeford school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

The son of immigrants, Bob's hard work and determination leads to a life of community service.