Keywords: Central Business Districts
- Historical Items (73)
- Tax Records (0)
- Architecture & Landscape (1)
- Online Exhibits (16)
- Site Pages (11)
- My Maine Stories (2)
- Lesson Plans (0)
Site Pages
These sites were created for each contributing partner or as part of collaborative community projects through Maine Memory. Learn about collaborative projects on MMN.
Site Page
Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966
"Many businesses seemed to be “changing hands” or were “merging” but most remained and improved their services – including the bakery, hardware store…"
Site Page
Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview
"… and a local historic district that encompass the central business district and residential areas of Bath."
Site Page
Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools
"District Seven school, known as the Parker school , had one of the best school houses in town. High School classes were taught in it."
Site Page
New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village
"… the hill,” as the town folks referred to the ill district were many different businesses, such as a sawmill, grist mill, salt box factory, starch…"
Site Page
New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village
"… East New Portland has a site known as “The Mill District.” It has been the site of a sawmill, gristmill, electric-power plant, novelty wood turning…"
Site Page
Life on a Tidal River - Narrative
"The commercial district expanded along Main, Central, State, and Harlow Streets. Norumbega Hall on Central Street was completed in 1855 to meet the…"
Site Page
View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.
Site Page
Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education
"In the 1860’s, the town had as many as 31 Districts. Each district had an agent, and that agent was responsible for obtaining and paying a teacher…"
Site Page
View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.
Site Page
View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.
Site Page
Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington
View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.