Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 1 of 2

"Over the course of 15 hours, the fire destroyed 267 buildings, 55 acres and caused over $3 million in damages throughout downtown Bangor and up…"

Historic Hallowell - The Hallowell Union Fire Club

"The Hallowell Union Fire Club Union Fire Club, Fire Bucket, Hallowell, 1805Hubbard Free Library The Union Fire Club of Hallowell, Maine…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"The fire started in a livery stable at the base of the chimney in the office. The fire could have been put out except for the break in the water line…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"… Waldo Street Fire slide show The Waldo Street Fire was, and still is, Rumford’s most serious fire."

Historic Hallowell - News Article by Emily Markham

"… Hallowell-Chelsea bridge was also swept away and destroyed in not time at all. Ice jams of the river had tore walls off riverside buildings leaving…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"All the homes on the west side were destroyed. The Bonney Aqueduct Company was established to provide water to the Village for fire protection."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Third Generation and Beyond

"and Emily Savage or their heirs to destroy or throw out any building or part of a building that was free from rot and therefore still had some life…"

Historic Hallowell - The Tiger and the Lion

"The other tubs include the Lion, three other Tigers, the Cascade, and the Torrent. Tiger Fire Co., Water Street, Hallowell, ca."

Historic Hallowell - Day 5

"The skiing and snowmobile trails were destroyed by fallen trees and broken limbs from the trees. Hospitals in Maine said that they were full and over…"

Historic Hallowell - Day 8

"… a light, tripped over it and stared a fire that destroyed three rooms and the sprinkler system didn't stop it because the power was out."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Day 1

"The White Mountains were covered by heavy ice, blocking 850 miles of trails and roads. All that ice from the storm destroyed power lines, which…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village

"Stowell, of Dixfield, operated it until it was destroyed by fire. It was repaired and sold to Cash Clark and Clayton Atwood."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"… one hundred houses and 1,000 cattle, had been destroyed. In 1676 Mogg Heigon and about one hundred followers made an unsuccessful attack on the…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"In 1925, Guilford’s High School building was destroyed by fire. Students used the Town Hall for their classrooms until a new high school was built in…"

Historic Hallowell - Blizzards in Hallowell

"Written by David Mallow Blizzard, High School in distance, Hallowell, 1952Hubbard Free Library I have learned things about the Blizzard of 52’…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"… stayed in business until it was gutted by fire in 2003. The hotel was built on March 3, 1906, and stayed well on through the twentieth century as a…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village Schools

"… School was located in East New Portland, but was destroyed by fire. Despite the frustration of such a financial and community loss, the town…"

Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"This building was a frame structure that also was destroyed by fire. A second building was constructed at the same location that served as a school…"

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 2 of 2

"The tea house was mostly destroyed and is not here today. Guilford Hardware moved to the site around 1980 and suffered great damage during the flood…"

Historic Hallowell - Hurricanes Of 1954 - Stories and Timelines

"He also had two boats that were destroyed. Also a family of 10 was trapped on top of their car by the flood waters."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"It also demonstrated the unique spirit of the community. Immediately after the fire a Town Meeting was held to aid families in crisis."

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… caused severe damage at Pride Manufacturing and destroyed the Chase & Kimball Oil Co. oil storage facility near the ball fields."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Hotels in Thomaston

"It was destroyed by fire in 1911 and was never rebuilt. During the days of the Knox and Lincoln stage route, this hotel was a popular business."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"… room and dye house to a depth of three feet, and destroying dye tubs and other machinery with gravel and lighter stones."