Maine Memory Network

Map of Presque Isle, ca. 1870

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1870 Location: Presque Isle Media: Ink on paper

Presque Isle House, Presque Isle, ca. 1900

Contributed by: David Gallagher through Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library Date: circa 1900 Location: Presque Isle Media: Postcard

Oak Hotel additions & alterations, Presque Isle, 1943

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1943 Location: Presque Isle Client: Oak Hotel Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Maine Streets: The Postcard View

Photographers from the Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Co. of Belfast traveled throughout the state, especially in small communities, taking images for postcards. Many of these images, taken in the first three decades of the twentieth century, capture Main Streets on the brink of modernity.

Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northeastland Hotel

"… of Presque Isle High School.” Presque Isle Profiles.” Presque Isle. "First Hotel In Presque Isle Was Reed Hotel." Star Herald [presque isle]: 14."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Oak Hotel

""Maine Memory Network - The Oak Hotel Apartments, Presque Isle, ca. 1950." The Maine Memory Network, Maine's online museum, a project of the Maine…"