Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 2 of 3

"Linings were often made of less costly weighted silk. Weighting was a treatment that helped reduce the price of silk, but caused it to quickly flake…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 3 of 3

"1940-1950 Summer weight suit, ca. 1948Maine Historical Society Limited French fashion influence during the war had the effect of encouraging…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Day 2

"12. Millions of trees were brought down by the weight of ice. 13. 35,000 wooden utility poles were crushed and crumpled by the weight of the ice. 14."

Historic Hallowell - Ice; The Ice Storm of 1998; Ice Storm '98

"… 1998 Written By Sam Gilbert Great ice, Great weight of ice, isn’t very nice. Crackle and crash, the ice comes down, down with a crash, a crash, a…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ferries

"You could take cars on the ferry, but only a few due to the weight. The bridge can take anything across it because it is stationary and cannot sink…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4

"… easy elegance of a white woven, medium weight fluid rayon day dress and jacket. The simple dress features a front closure with four large flat…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 3 of 4

"The weight of the heavily lined, and very expansive skirt, is carried by an attached cotton bodice designed to fit over the shoulders under the teal…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Who were the Kennebec and Pejepscot Proprietors? - Page 4 of 7

"At meetings, the companies weighted votes according to shares held, so a handful of individuals set company policy."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843

"… windows capable of being moved on pulleys and weights. These window openings allowed plenty of light and fresh air."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - New Sweden Athletic Club

"… that were meant for people based on height and weight. Some of the people who lived in New Sweden and made skis were Henry Anderson, Ernest…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Summary Notes

"… had to cut down branches because they put to much weight on the power lines. This is how these two storms are alike."

Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 2 of 2

"… into civil service in 1923 with the Bureau of Weights and Measures in Washington, DC thus beginning service to her country that lasted 40 years."

Abbe Museum

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Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"The ice plow was a weighted, horse-drawn machine with a row of sharp teeth which cut a narrow furrow six or seven inches deep."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"The ice plow was a weighted, horse-drawn machine with a row of sharp teeth which cut a narrow furrow six or seven inches deep."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4

"1865 The blankets were often a light weight combination of wool and cotton.Bangor Historical Society The 2d Maine Reg has moved from Ft Corcoran…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 4 of 4

"… fathometers, lobstermen used greased window weights attached to twine to do this. Fishermen also used visual signs to note where to put a string of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"… this time period was caught in Rangeley, and it weighted 16 pounds. Can you imagine? Blue Ledge on the Sandy River, Strong, ca."

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

"Bridge repairs were made and weight restrictions kept it open for a time, but by 1922 the wire suspension bridge was replaced."

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

"for the production of heavier weights and brown papers. The A,B,C connotation was changed to 7, 8, and 9 in the 1960's after removal of the IP…"

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

"… machine (built in 1964) to produce heavy basis weights would create a need for more fiber. The wood processing faculties were old and tired…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… this old bridge was damaged in 1926, when the weight of a truck caused the floor beams to collapse."

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"The weight of tree was estimated to exceed three tons. The white spruce is common to our area and is sometimes referred to as a cat spruce."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"… Stroke Center, Surgical Navigation, Surgical Weight Loss Program, Vascular Care of Maine, Wellness Services, and Women’s Services."