Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Wharf, Store and Blacksmith Shop

"… their liquor.” Later, in 1801, Jacobs took out a lease on the blacksmith shop and tools, managing the business on his own account until 1805, when…"

Lincoln Historical Society

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Shipyards

"The Railway Company also leased ten acres of land in Hampden and operated Riverside Park, a rustic amusement park built on the banks high above the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861

"… were not building a vessel, the yards were often leased to individuals, who would build and launch their own vessels."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Industries

"… location adjoining the prison, and later on land leased from nearby farms. Surplus produce was shipped via rail to Augusta for use in other state…"

Leeds Historical Society

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Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"The road opened in December of 1874, and was leased by the E & NA. Before the lease expired, in March of 1879, the Mortgage Trustees bought the rail…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"… economic downturn, Eastern Railroad branches and leased roads were leased to the Boston & Maine Railroad; and by 1890 all of its officers and…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"… property provided valuable income through leasing before reluctantly being sold to shipyard owners."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"The bank made a lease with Scales Block until 1902 when the lease was terminated. The bank was only broken into once and $200 was stolen in nickels…"

Great Cranberry Island Historical Society

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Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"At the time of this photograph, the Foxes leased ground floor space to attorney Charles Harding and Dr. Luther Finch, Jr."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… by the Stern family of Hampden, the park was leased by the Bangor, Hampden & Winterport Electric Company who operated the trolley."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"Known as Guilford Woolen Company, it was leased to William Appleyard in 1868 who later purchased it (1876) and leased it to the Piscataquis Woolen Co."

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

"… Baptist minister, came to North Lubec in 1897 and leased Hiram Comstock's grist mill at the mouth of Mill Creek, later converting it to the…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"The Railway Company also leased ten acres of land in Hampden and operated Riverside Park, a rustic amusement park built on the banks high above the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Historical Society - Page 2 of 2

"… a petition was submitted, the council decided to lease the building to the LHS for a dollar a year for 10 years."

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"Bradstreet later leased what is formerly known as Gateway Motors. Isaiah Kafka "Compare and contrast your topic in the past and in the present" Cars…"

Lincoln, Maine - Railroads

"… then unowned until Maine Central picked up the lease. They later sold it to Guilford Transportation, who still owns it to this day."

Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"Together, Solomon and Grindell leased the building and they turned it into a store that sold apparel for both men and women."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 3 of 4

"… a gentleman farmer, he sold surplus marsh hay and leased marsh lots to farmers to raise hay for winter fodder."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"… more successful managers was Alden J Blethen, who leased the property and increased the enrollment to 60 students."

Caribou Public Library

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"His mother then decided to lease out the farm for which Arthur was happy as he did not enjoy farming. Arthur’s first job was at the age of 14."