Maine Memory Network

A high tide at East Boothbay's tide mill and bridge ca. 1910

Contributed by: Boothbay Region Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Location: East Boothbay Media: Photographic print

East Boothbay Tide Mill and bridge, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Boothbay Region Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Boothbay Media: Glass Negative

Laboring in Maine

Workers in Maine have labored in factories, on farms, in the woods, on the water, among other locales. Many of Maine's occupations have been determined by the state's climate and geographical features.

Washington County Through Eastern's Eye

Images taken by itinerant photographers for Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company, a real photo postcard company, provide a unique look at industry, commerce, recreation, tourism, and the communities of Washington County in the early decades of the twentieth century.

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"… plus it housed a carding mill, tannery, stave mill, shingle mill, corn and barley gristmills. At the same time, many East Surry men, along with…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - -Across the Sea- a history through transportation

"… the shores of Swan's Island, but there is a community spirit that survives, as constant as the tides. Come read the history of our island home."