Maine Memory Network

Water Tower, Fairfield, ca. 1930

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1930 Location: Fairfield Media: Photographic print

Frenchville Water Tower, ca. 1990

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1990 Location: Frenchville Media: Photographic print

Assessor's Record, Water Tower, Presumpscot Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Grand Trunk Railroad Use: Water Tower

House for Mr. Solon S. Cahill, Brunswick, 1904

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1904 Location: Brunswick Client: Solon S. Cahill Architect: Coombs and Gibbs Architects

Looking Out: Maine's Fire Towers

Maine, the most heavily forested state in the nation, had the first continuously operational fire lookout tower, beginning a system of fire prevention that lasted much of the twentieth century.

Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion

During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"The towered corner building housed the Post Office in 1911 (and for many years afterward), was also proudly deocorated for the grand celebration."

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"… is definitely the U.S.” By July, 1808 the timber tower and a keeper’s house were complete though the exact date of first illumination is lost to…"

Biddeford City Hall: an in-depth tour of this iconic building
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Visual tour and unique insights of Biddeford’s historical landmark