Maine Memory Network

Ephram Taylor Colt revolver, 1862

Contributed by: Lisbon Historical Society Date: 1862 Location: Lisbon Falls Media: Metal, wood

Police Officer guarding millions in bank transfer, Portland, 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1925-02-08 Location: Portland Media: Glass negative

1929-2013 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Riverton Realty Company Use: Amusement

Assessor's Record, 1929-2013 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Riverton Realty Company Use: Ferris Wheel

Details of Steel Frame of Revolving Drawer for Rev. M. C. McDonough, Lewiston, 1912

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1912 Location: Lewiston Client: M. C. McDonough Architect: Coombs Brothers Architects

A Field Guide to Trolley Cars

Many different types of trolley cars -- for different weather, different uses, and different locations -- were in use in Maine between 1895-1940. The "field guide" explains what each type looked like and how it was used.

The Trolley Parks of Maine

At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.

Historic Hallowell - Prisons and Firearms

"… are sent to the Kennebec County Jail. Police Revolver, Hallowell Police Department, Hallowell, 1890,Hubbard Free Library Before any of the…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - III. An undercurrent of danger: Colonial Biddeford

"All development revolved around the river. Lawyers, including James Sullivan and George Thatcher, were drawn to the town were here to work on real…"

Seawolf Outhouse Robbery
by Roger Ek, Seawolf 25

How necessity creates invention, and the moving of an outhouse in Vietnam.