Maine Memory Network

Fort Knox, Prospect, ca. 1895

Contributed by: Bangor Historical Society Date: circa 1895 Location: Prospect Media: Glass Negative

Kingsbury’s Store, Prospect Ferry, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Penobscot Marine Museum Date: circa 1915 Location: Prospect Media: Glass Plate Negative

145 Prospect Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Frederick C. Dudley Use: Garage

14 Prospect Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Emily F. Hudson Use: Dwelling - Single family

Residence for Mrs. Brooks Leavitt, Wilton, 1935-1951

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1935–1951 Location: Wilton; Wilton Client: Elizabeth Leavitt Architect: John Howard Stevens; John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

The Bethel Inn, Bethel, 1911

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1911 Location: Bethel Client: Dr. J. G. Gehring Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

The Waldo-Hancock Bridge

The Waldo-Hancock Bridge is in the process of being dismantled after over 70 years of service. The Maine State Archives has a number of records related to the history of this famous bridge that are presented in this exhibition.

Northern Threads: Colonial and 19th century fur trade

A vignette in "Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Part 1," this fur trade mini-exhibition discusses the environmental and economic impact of the fur trade in Maine through the 19th century.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 534-603

"… ill with measles; he looked for a new business prospect, worked as assistant assessor for Ward 6 where many Irish immigrants lived, worked for…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"Prospective teachers could begin their training while they were still in high school. Mrs. Arlene Potter said she received 50¢ a week for doing the…"