Maine Memory Network

Telephone Museum

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Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones

"The job of a telephone operator was a little more difficult in the olden days. Each call was timed. When the call began, the operator would put a…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Telephone communication

"Lil and her husband were the telephone operators during that time. The audio story about the island telephone system took place in the 1960s."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"Ella Willard was one of the early telephone operators. At the age of 15, she worked five nights a week and slept on a sofa in the office."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"Located on Upper Main Street, the cheese factory operated for several years, starting in 1871. This factory had been organized by local farmers, and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… he soon realized that he needed to relocate his operations to a site where the raw material was readily available."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"The May sisters, Julia and Sara, operated a private school for girls in Farmington, known as Wendall Institute, for 13 years until 1881."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"The sisters operated a private school for girls in Farmington, known as Wendall Institute, for 13 years."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"He operated a Produce Exchange in the village and built the first bridge that crossed the Sandy River."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"He would operate by candle or lamp light in the kitchen, if necessary. One variation of such dedication tells of a trip to New Vineyard across Porter…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"The Porter family owned and operated wood turning and matchstick mills, built iconic buildings in the downtown area and served the community in the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"In the late-1800s, this store was operated by Albert and Washington Daggett, and was known as Daggett Bros. store."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"Since this time the District has operated under the same regulations. The town got its water through a four- inch distribution line from Day Mountain…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Phair House, the Bellstead and the Social Security Building

"Beaulier sold the house in 1944 to the Bell Telephone Company and they used it to house out-of-town operators."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 4 of 4

"After high school, she became a telephone operator for a short time after graduation. Learning about my grandmother’s childhood and schooling was…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"The Fernando Gorges, which operated from 1909 to 1927, could also carry locomotives. With the opening of the Carlton Bridge in 1927, train ferries…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"He successfully operated two drugstores, and had been a high-ranking medical student from the University of Massachusetts before establishing his…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House

"Stetson, and Thomas W. Morse. The Alameda was in operation from 1882 until 1913. In 1913, the Bath Opera House took over the property."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"Merchants are usually operators of stores. Merchants' Row is located at 108, 114, and 116 Front Street, the home of many retail stores, built at a…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… Summer Street since 1944, departed to consolidate operations in Portland. In the heart of downtown, McFadden’s Drugstore ended its 55-year stay on…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"Other Recreation Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Loading deer on the train at Strong station, ca."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Resources

"Resources Mountains of Maine, Steven Pinkham, Down East Books, 2009 Stand Firm Ye Boys from Maine, Thomas Desjardin, Oxford University Press, 1995…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"The Bridge That Changed The Map Text By: Carl W. Stinchfield Return to Online Exhibits Maps are often changed when bridges are built which alter the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"Porter Lake Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Class Picnic At Porter LakeStrong Historical Society Return to Student…"