Maine Memory Network

Parking boot, Portland, 1981

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1981-06-29 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Fort Knox plans, ca. 1842

Contributed by: Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Date: circa 1842 Location: Prospect Media: Copy of negative

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

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

Fern Park Association property, E. End Wood Road, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Fern Park Association Use: Club House

Acadia National Park Wild Gardens, 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, 1991-1999

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

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.

From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… Frank Blaisdell drew up the plans for the park; he was an excellent candidate for the job, with vast experience designing a number of other…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Changing Times

"However, as time passed and places like Riverside Park that offered social opportunities closed, people looked to other towns and cities for…"

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

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

Biddeford and Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame Award recipient
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

With options to be a college French professor, became a lawyer, mayor, DA & District Court Judge