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Historical Items

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Item 14325

Hampton Page, Fort Kent, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1900 Location: Fort Kent Media: Photographic print

Item 9771

Stiles Bros. Store, Springvale, ca. 1895

Contributed by: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Date: circa 1895 Location: Sanford Media: Photographic print

Item 69489

Daggett Bros. Store, Strong, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Location: Strong Media: Photographic print

Tax Records

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Item 88103

Trefethen property, Greenwood Gardens, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Walter S. Trefethen Use: Store

Item 83917

11-13 Washington Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Edward K. Chapman Use: Store

Item 88154

Leavitt property, W. Side Island Avenue, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Margaret F. Leavitt Use: Store

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 151418

Brewster House Bed & Breakfast, Freeport, 1993-1994

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1993–1994 Location: Freeport Clients: Matt Cartmell; Amy Cartmell Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson Architect

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

Great Cranberry Island's Preble House

The Preble House, built in 1827 on a hilltop over Preble Cove on Great Cranberry Island, was the home to several generations of Hadlock, Preble, and Spurling family members -- and featured in several books.

Exhibit

Jameson & Wotton Wharf, Friendship

Since 1897, the Jameson & Wotton Wharf in Friendship has been an important addition to the community on Muscongus Bay. The wharf, which is accessible at all tides, was a steamboat stop for many years, as well as important to the lobster business.

Exhibit

Summer Folk: The Postcard View

Vacationers, "rusticators," or tourists began flooding into Maine in the last quarter of the 19th century. Many arrived by train or steamer. Eventually, automobiles expanded and changed the tourist trade, and some vacationers bought their own "cottages."

Site Pages

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Site Page

Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"… Lincoln Clothing Co., Grindell’s Store, Solomon’s Store, Solomon and Grindell’s Store, Moulton’s Gun Shop, and now we know the store as House of…"

Site Page

Lincoln, Maine - Carney's Store

"Peter Carney was the owner of the shop at this time. Peter had used the store for his barbershop business and for selling clothing."

Site Page

Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"Another difference is, the former owner of Osgood’s is not the current owner of Marden’s. Mr.Osgood has passed away."

My Maine Stories

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Story

A Lifelong Romance with Retail
by George A Smith

Maine's once plentiful small retail stores.

Story

Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C

Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine

Story

The Village Cafe - A Place We Called Home
by Michael Fixaris

The Village Cafe was more than a restaurant. It was an extension of our homes and our families.