Maine Memory Network

Bangor and Aroostook Railroad office car, Burnt Hill, ca. 1990

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1990 Media: Photographic print

Railway post office car #108, York, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1920 Location: York Media: Photographic print

345-359 Park Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Turner Center System Use: Factory & Office

Insane Hospital buildings, Augusta; Vinylhaven, 1893-1907

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1893–1907 Location: Vinylhaven; Augusta; Vinylhaven Client: State of Maine Architect: George M. Coombs; Coombs, Gibbs, and Wilkinson Architects
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A Field Guide to Trolley Cars

Many different types of trolley cars -- for different weather, different uses, and different locations -- were in use in Maine between 1895-1940. The "field guide" explains what each type looked like and how it was used.

Portland Hotels

Since the establishment of the area's first licensed hotel in 1681, Portland has had a dramatic, grand and boisterous hotel tradition. The Portland hotel industry has in many ways reflected the growth and development of the city itself. As Portland grew with greater numbers of people moving through the city or calling it home, the hotel business expanded to fit the increasing demand.

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"Cars and trucks are made differently. Cars and trucks are made more professionally, and they can be very luxurious."

Historic Hallowell - City Marshals

"… the same as in 1939 with the addition of a patrol car. Fitz Morris was a son of William George Fish. He was born on April 17, 1873."

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.

Learning to fly and instructing cadets at West Point during WWII
by Vera Cleaves

West Point during World War II