Maine Memory Network

Flooded street with speed limit sign, Farmington, 1923

Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: 1923 Location: Farmington Media: Photographic print

Alphonso Speed, Monhegan, ca. 1932

Contributed by: Monhegan Museum Date: circa 1932 Location: Monhegan Media: Photographic print

Speed property, S. Side Elizabeth Street, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Vncent A. Speed Use: Storage

Speed property, N. Side Central Avenue, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Sarah C. Speed Use: Dwelling

Office Building for Mr. F.H. Speed, Millinocket, 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1925 Location: Millinocket Client: Frank H. Speed Architect: Harry S. Coombs
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Northern Threads: Colonial and 19th century fur trade

A vignette in "Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Part 1," this fur trade mini-exhibition discusses the environmental and economic impact of the fur trade in Maine through the 19th century.

Auto Racing in Maine: 1911

The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"… be dangerous, requiring trains to back up, regain speed, and try to move forward again. Trains ran the risk of derailing."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Franklin County Agricultural Fair

"… boar, registered sheep-Merino ram, speed-trotters, pacers. Dairy, sugar and bread products, apples, pears, farming tools, carriages and harnesses…"

Dan Gagne: The story behind Biddeford’s legendary speed skater
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Stories from a competitive athlete with countless awards and contributions to his community

Aroostook Potato Harvest: Perspective of a Six Year Old
by Phyllis A. Blackstone

A child's memory of potato harvest in the 1950s