Maine Memory Network

Aerial photograph of Island Falls, 1925

Contributed by: Island Falls Historical Society Date: 1925 Location: Island Falls Media: Photographic print

Tony and Juanita, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Promoting Rockland Through a Stereopticon, 1875

Frank Crockett and photographer J.P. Armbrust took stereo views of Rockland's downtown, industry, and notable homes in the 1870s as a way to promote tourism to the town.

Maine Through the Eyes of George W. French

George French, a native of Kezar Falls and graduate of Bates College, worked at several jobs before turning to photography as his career. He served for many years as photographer for the Maine Development Commission, taking pictures intended to promote both development and tourism.

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 1 of 2

"There are hundreds of examples reflected in the glass plate collection that Gannett’s photographers were always at the scene of a fire, a murder…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs

"It sought to promote and assist their activities and to promote ethical business dealings. Maine led the eastern U.S."

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.