Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"The discovery of chemical dyes and the gradual growth of a chemical dye industry was another significant mid-late nineteenth century development."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 1 of 3

"In the 1920s, consumption of rayon, the first chemically made fiber, steadily increased. Initially discovered in the late 1880s, rayon is the product…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"… jackets were placed in each room, and in 1940, chemical toilets were installed. Until 1926 this building was used as a high school, but after this…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 3 of 4

"Another structure loomed on the horizon in 1960. It was to house a new lime kiln, 275 feet in length. This, again, was to save chemicals from the…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Building Boom and Piers above the Falls

"The Chemical Association are the first to be ready for water. I think the Sulfite Company will have to put in a coffer but the Paper Company ought to…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 4 of 4

"… as well as an increased ability to recover chemicals. During the 1980's, Boise Cascade also spent millions of dollars to keep the Rumford Mill in…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 2 of 4

"… despite frightening shortages of manpower, wood, chemicals, and the supplies normally needed in the operation of its mills? It took careful…"

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"… pulp and paper, petroleum, mill products, and chemicals. In 1962 the railroad running through Guilford was torn up."

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"During that time the water, chemicals, and electricity had time to work their magic.” Apparently, nothing more elaborate than a cast iron pot was at…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… made a wonderful spot to place a container of chemicals. The resultant stench - next to the principal’s desk! - caused quite a commotion."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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