Maine Memory Network

Tri-span bridge completed, Strong, 1965

Contributed by: Strong Historical Society Date: 1965 Location: Strong Media: Photo negative

Connecting beams of new bridge, Lubec, 1962, 1962

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: 1962-02-09 Location: Lubec Media: Photographic print

Assessor's Record, 147-183 Presumpscot Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Portland Rendering Company Use: Bridge

Bridges property, E. Side Oak Avenue, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Dora B. Bridges Use: Dwelling

Mrs. J. H. Bridge residence, Paris, 1937

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1937 Location: Paris Client: Mrs. J. H. Bridge Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Owens residence, Bar Harbor, ca. 1983

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1983 Location: Bar Harbor Client: Owens Architect: Patrick Chasse; The Maine Designer/Craftsman

The Waldo-Hancock Bridge

The Waldo-Hancock Bridge is in the process of being dismantled after over 70 years of service. The Maine State Archives has a number of records related to the history of this famous bridge that are presented in this exhibition.

Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army

Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of North New Portland

"The Concrete Bridge replaced the old bridge. Bridge in the North VillageNew Portland Historical Society Cement Bridge: The Cement Bridge is…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"The bridge was a five-span structure, with granite block piers and abutments supporting five timber kingpost trusses."

The story behind David Moses Bridges' basket
by Patricia Ayala Rocabado

The story behind David Moses Bridges' (1962-2017) birch bark basket

Working at Mercy, a generational experience
by Carolyn Bridges

Carolyn Bridges has worked at Mercy Hospital for over 40 years

Longfellow's Ripple Effect: Journaling With the Poet - "The Bridge"

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12, Postsecondary Content Area: English Language Arts, Social Studies
This lesson is part of a series of six lesson plans that will give students the opportunity to become familiar with the works of Longfellow while reflecting upon how his works speak to their own experiences.