Maine Memory Network

Fort Kent footbridge, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Fort Kent Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Fort Kent; Clair Media: Photographic print

Footbridge from Spring's Island to the mainland of Biddeford, ca. 1915

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: circa 1915 Location: Saco; Biddeford Media: Glass Negative

The Swinging Bridge: Walking Across the Androscoggin

Built in 1892 to entice workers at the Cabot Manufacturing Corporation in Brunswick to move to newly built housing in Topsham, the Androscoggin Pedestrian "Swinging" Bridge or Le Petit Pont quickly became important to many people traveling between the two communities.

Eye in the Sky

In 1921, Guy Gannett purchased two competing Portland newspapers, merging them under the Portland Press Herald title. He followed in 1925 with the purchase the Portland Evening Express, which allowed him to combine two passions: photography and aviation.

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"The temporary footbridge and new abutments had been swept away, only to have the crew work harder and persevere until completion in 1954."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… a climb up a steep set of steps, a walk across a footbridge over a ravine and then on through the main entrance."

Peace in Maine
by Rebekah Tower

My story is about my family vacations to Maine when I was growing up.