Maine Memory Network

The Swett House, Thomaston, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

High Water, Kennebec River, 1884

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: 1884 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Cashiers Counter for Mr. E. Provost and Sons, Lewiston, 1896

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1896 Location: Lewiston Client: Mr. E. Provost and Sons Architect: Coombs, Gibbs, and Wilkinson Architects

Elise Fellows White: Music, Writing, and Family

From a violin prodigy in her early years to an older woman -- mother of two -- struggling financially, Skowhegan native Mary Elise Fellows White remained committed to music, writing, poetry, her extended family -- and living a life that would matter and be remembered.

Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine

As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… in Banking, and since 1858 held the position of cashier of Sandy River National Bank. (Butler’s History of Farmington) He married Margaret J."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"… of Wiscasset, but due to the carelessness of a cashier, Crosby suffered much financial loss through his position at the bank."