Maine Memory Network

Hallowell-Chelsea Ferry, Kennebec River, ca. 1917

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1917 Location: Hallowell; Chelsea Media: Postcard

International Ferry, Van Buren, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Penobscot Marine Museum Date: circa 1910 Location: Van Buren Media: Glass Negative

MY ISLAND HOME: Verlie Colby Greenleaf of Westport Island

Verlie Greenleaf (1891-1992) bore witness to over a century of Westport Island's history. Many changes occurred during Verlie's 100-year life. Verlie Greenleaf donated photographs, personal notes, and sat for an interview in 1987, all part of the Westport Island History Committee's collection. Her words frame this exhibition, providing a first-person account of her life.

Lincoln, Maine - Ferries

"To ride the ferry, there was a long cable across the river so the ferry could not float down the river and so the operator could pull them across in…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

""Sunbeam" as a car ferry, Swan's Island, ca. 1960Swan's Island Historical Society The Seawind, run by Fred Thomas and George Stanley, departed…"