Maine Memory Network

Snowberry Park, Pine Point, ca. 1938

Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1938 Location: Scarborough Media: Linen texture postcard

Sun Dial, Coburn Park, Skowhegan, ca. 1938

Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1938 Location: Skowhegan Media: Linen texture postcard

Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor, 1912

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1912 Location: Bar Harbor Client: Town of Bar Harbor Architect: E. W. Hill

Manson Park, Pittsfield, ca. 1945

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1945 Location: Pittsfield Client: Town of Pittsfield Architect: Olmsted Brothers

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.

Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

Acadia National Park

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"Riverside Park was not unlike other amusement parks and resorts of the period. Landscape and civil engineer Frank Blaisdell drew up the plans for the…"

Bob Hodge:A rocky road to become Biddeford school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

The son of immigrants, Bob's hard work and determination leads to a life of community service.

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

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