Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Skating Rink, 1868

"Bangor Skating Rink, 1868 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description The Bangor Skating Rink opened on…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Two star skaters, Bangor, 1868

"… a young man from Canada in four positions while skating at the new Bangor Skating Rink in 1868. John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Riverside Park and Arboretum

"In Presque Isle’s early history, citizens skated on the stream immediately adjacent to the park. Years later, the skating rink moved onto land now…"

Historic Hallowell - The Johnson Shoe Bros.

"… was proclaimed, "not good quality." In 1927, a skating rink took its place, This, the Johnson brothers had to face."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Playing at the pond

"This water froze over to create a popular skating destination for islanders. After the quarry shut down entirely, its water level remained high…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 84-107

"Harlow Bangor Skating Park James Dunning Charles Perry Junior Martin Jameson's Guards Bangor Cadets Frank Thoms"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Draining the quarry

"… pit and iced over in the winter to make a popular skating pond. When the pond was drained in 2003, many treasures were found: old tools, items lost…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 2 of 4

"In winter they would go sliding, skiing, and skating. She remembers that her mother would always have a pot of hot cocoa ready when they came in."

Skowhegan Community History - Lakewood Theater

"He was originally going to use the hall as a skating rink. Later Herbert Lindsey Swett became manager of Lakewood Theater."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Winter Fun

"The ponds made for excellent ice skating and were used regularly. Donald LeMoine sledding, Swan's Island, ca."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. - Page 2 of 2

"… in healthy living and provided a free public skating rink to be maintained by him. Individual donations to the Library; to mill workers at…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"… Bangor road issues, warmest, coldest days; Bangor skating rink, Bangor Cadet Company   Part 6, pages 108-128 Grant-Wilson, Greeley-Brown 1872…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"… and hang out with friends there than at the beach skating. People all over the world like to be able to go with family to see a movie in their own…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"… with friends for a game of softball or go ice skating. All that is needed is oneself and some free time."

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"Once they moved out, the abandoned building was torn down in May, 1955, and a skating rink took its place. Cotton Mill and Johnson Shoes Citations"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"… tennis courts, a field for Little League games, a skating rink in the winter, and a new playground for little kids - a donation from families of…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Plays, musicals, dances, movies and roller skating were held at Town Hall. In the 1920s, the old Union Hall was renovated and renamed Community Hall."