Maine Memory Network

Belgium Paving Hammer, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Maine Granite Industry Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Location: Mount Desert Media: Metal and wood

Intersection of Main Street and Weld Street, Dixfield, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Dixfield Media: Photographic print

White-Levy residence pool, pergola and nymphaeum, Lewisboro, New York, 1995-1996

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1995–1996 Location: Lewisboro, NY Clients: Leon Levy; Shelby White Architect: Landscape Design Associates
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Sketch Plan of Paving for Garden Walks, Monmouth, 1927-1933

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1927–1933 Location: Monmouth Client: Mrs. F. M. Woolworth Architect: Olmsted Brothers

A Day for Remembering

Most societies have had rituals or times set aside to honor ancestors, those who have died and have paved the way for the living. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is the day Americans have set aside for such remembrances.

Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940 - A Maine Pioneer

"… power of visuals to inform and engage, leaving a lasting impact on American journalism and paving the way for today’s image-driven media culture."

Historic Hallowell - Natural Resource to Finished Product

"Workers produced building stones, paving stones and statuary and monuments. The paving stones, 6x8 inches, sold for 20 cents apiece and were shipped…"

Lincoln, Maine - Main Street, Lincoln, ca. 1890

"… umbrella shown on Main Street, Lincoln, prior to paved roads; however, utility poles are present. The Civil War monument and Methodist Church are…"

Dancing through barriers
by Garrett Stewart

My Dad performed on the Dave Astor Show in Portland during the civil rights era.

My Thomaston
by Jessa

My experience growing up in Thomaston.