Maine Memory Network

Topsham Fairgrounds Parking Lot, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: circa 1940 Location: Topsham Media: Photograph, print

L.L. Bean building at Maine Medical Center, Portland, 1984

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1984 Location: Portland Media: photographic print

Assessor's Record, 94-108 Park Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Park Street Block Proprietry Use: Land only

Parks property, E. side Island Avenue, rear, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Emily P. Parks Use: Dwelling

Acadia National Park Wild Gardens plan, Mount Desert, 1988-1990

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1988–1990 Location: Mount Desert Client: Acadia National Park Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates

Walch Publishing parking plan, Portland, ME, 1991-1999

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1991–1999 Location: Portland Client: Walch Properties Architect: Allied Architects & Engineers

The Trolley Parks of Maine

At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.

Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

Baxter State Park

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Acadia National Park

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Baxter State Park and Burton W. Howe
by Jason Howe

Formation of Baxter State Park and the involvement of Burton W. Howe of Patten

Bob Hodge:A rocky road to become Biddeford school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

The son of immigrants, Bob's hard work and determination leads to a life of community service.