Maine Memory Network

William S. Cohen on Hancock Street, Bangor, ca. 1943

Contributed by: Raymond H. Fogler Library Date: circa 1943 Location: Bangor Media: Photographic print

Danforth Trust Co., Danforth, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Penobscot Marine Museum Date: circa 1915 Location: Danforth Media: Glass Negative

200 Brackett Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Devisees of William T. Kilborn Use: Apartment & 2 Stores

65 Center Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: John Zakarian Use: Dwelling & Store

Maine Streets: The Postcard View

Photographers from the Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Co. of Belfast traveled throughout the state, especially in small communities, taking images for postcards. Many of these images, taken in the first three decades of the twentieth century, capture Main Streets on the brink of modernity.

Margaret Chase Smith: A Historic Candidacy

When she announced her candidacy for President in January 1964, three-term Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith became the first woman to seek the nomination of one of the two major political parties.

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"After that, Freeman's Barbershop (1963-1977) and The Vamoo Barbershop (1973-2005) were on the first floor. X"

Lincoln, Maine - Carney's Store

"Peter had used the store for his barbershop business and for selling clothing. Prior to opening the store here in Lincoln (1933) he sold clothing…"

Bert Gagne-from star athlete to community barber
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Bert’s personal account of his lifelong non-stop approach including his 60+ years as a barber.