Maine Memory Network

Hannah Pierce to G.W. Pierce, 1832

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1832 Location: Baldwin; Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Offer for war battle images, Houlton, ca. 1862

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1862 Location: Houlton Media: Ink on paper

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House for Mr. J.C. Pierce, Auburn, 1907

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1907 Location: Auburn Client: J. C. Pierce Architect: Coombs and Gibbs Architects

Planting Plan of Garden, Baldwin, 1921

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1921 Location: Baldwin Client: Henry H. Pierce Architect: Robert Wheelwright; Olmsted Brothers

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.

Away at School: Letters Home

Young men and women in the 19th century often went away from home -- sometimes for a few months, sometimes for longer periods -- to attend academies, seminaries, or schools run by individuals. While there, they wrote letters home, reporting on boarding arrangements and coursework undertaken, and inquired about the family at home.

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… liver, specially packed canned foods from SS Pierce Co. in Boston etc.), meat, fish and produce for the expanding summer colony."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"… Heath, Holly Hurd, Lincoln Merrill, Sally Semmes Pierce, Richard Semmes, Ronald Dolloff, Lee Dunn and Val Johnson."

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

Ted Truman (Throumoulos): A treasure trove of stories
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A son of Greek immigrants’ insight into his entrepreneurial family, culture and life experiences