Maine Memory Network

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

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

Sketch of gate at Thomas Park, New Sweden, ca. 1930

Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: New Sweden Media: Lead pencil 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

Manson Park, Pittsfield, ca. 1945

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

Preliminary Plan Manson Park, Pittsfield, 1943

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1943 Location: Pittsfield Client: City of Pittsfield Architect: Olmsted Brothers

Making Paper, Making Maine

Paper has shaped Maine's economy, molded individual and community identities, and impacted the environment throughout Maine. When Hugh Chisholm opened the Otis Falls Pulp Company in Jay in 1888, the mill was one of the most modern paper-making facilities in the country, and was connected to national and global markets. For the next century, Maine was an international leader in the manufacture of pulp and paper.

From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"A round trip ticket to the park, from the Main Road just over 2 tenths of a mile, cost 10 cents and included free admission."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"In 1840 another Hampden mill, the Norton Paper Mill, began operation using machinery to make paper on a continuous roll."

Peter Spanos fled the genocide in Turkey to Maine
by anonymous

Peter Spanos fled the Greek genocide in Smyrna in 1922, coming to Maine to work as a fruit peddler

Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C

Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine