Maine Memory Network

Cargo truck accident, Strong, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Strong Historical Society Date: 1915-10-02 Location: Strong Media: Glass Negative

Cargo truck accident, Strong, October 2, 1915

Contributed by: Strong Historical Society Date: 1915-10-02 Location: Strong; Turner Media: Glass Negative

2-40 West Commercial Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Portland Gas Light Co. Use: Office

2-40 West Commercial Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Portland Gas Light Co. Use: Shop - Machine & Tank Room

Grand Truck Railway Terminal, Portland, 1910

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1910 Location: Portland Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens

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.

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

Lincoln, Maine - Logging truck, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"Logging truck, Lincoln, ca. 1930 Contributed by Lincoln Historical Society Description These trucks would come across the frozen lake from…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 4 of 4

"1949Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Fire Trucks From 1931 to the mid-1950s, Scarborough was home to D.E."

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

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

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