Keywords: River valleys
Item 50976
Kennebec River, Fairfield, ca. 1920
Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1920 Location: Fairfield Media: Photographic print
Item 5413
St. John Valley, Van Buren, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Van Buren Media: Glass Negative
Exhibit
The Barns of the St. John River Valley: Maine's Crowning Jewels
Maine's St. John River Valley boasts a unique architectural landscape. A number of historical factors led to the proliferation of a local architectural style, the Madawaska twin barn, as well as a number of building techniques rarely seen elsewhere. Today, these are in danger of being lost to time.
Exhibit
World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine
Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.
Site Page
Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad
"Aroostook Valley Railroad It is impossible to talk about the Aroostook Valley Railroad without talking about the contributions made to the Presque…"
Site Page
Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad Trestle, ca. 1910
"The Aroostook Valley Railroad began in 1909 as an electric trolley line, serving the localities of New Sweden, Carson, and Caribou."
Story
Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn circa 1960
by David Rollins
The creation of Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn at Sugarloaf USA
