Maine Memory Network

Bailey Oilcloth Factory, Skowhegan, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1890 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

South Channel, looking north, Skowhegan, ca. 1865

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1865 Location: Skowhegan Media: Stereograph

Keening property, Willow Street, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Lilla J. Keening Use: Dwelling

Sparrow property, S. Side Willow Street, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Benjamin L. Sparrow Use: Dwelling

Garage and shop for New England Public Service Co., Rockland, 1927

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1927–1930 Location: Rockland; Rockland; Rockland Client: New England Public Service Co. Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Webster Grammar School Building, Auburn, 1915

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1915 Location: Auburn; Auburn Client: City of Auburn Architect: Harry S. Coombs

Art of the People: Folk Art in Maine

For many different reasons people saved and carefully preserved the objects in this exhibit. Eventually, along with the memories they hold, the objects were passed to the Maine Historical Society. Object and memory, serve as a powerful way to explore history and to connect to the lives of people in the past.

Washington County Through Eastern's Eye

Images taken by itinerant photographers for Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company, a real photo postcard company, provide a unique look at industry, commerce, recreation, tourism, and the communities of Washington County in the early decades of the twentieth century.

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… early as 1853 (Franklin Journal Newspaper) The Willows The Willows Hotel, Farmington, ca. 1885Farmington Historical Society Perhaps higher…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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