Maine Memory Network

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

"Farmers would keep a horse and wagon for backup in case roads were impassable for an automobile. Auto racing began soon after the construction of the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"Construction began in 1927 and was completed in September 1928. During its period of operation, famous people who landed at the Scarborough airport…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 2 of 4

"… were filled; and tide gates (sluiceways) were constructed to prevent tides from flooding areas of the marsh."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 3 of 4

"… into the airport in July 1927 while it was under construction, but dense fog prevented him from landing."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 1 of 2

"'Delia Chapin' construction, Dunstan Landing, Scarborough, 1847Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Names of most of the ships built at the…"

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

"… at Black Point as a manager and supervised the construction of a garrison on the west side of Black Point."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Partners

"… feature linked projects that require students to construct deep understanding and skills and to create products for real audiences."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"This new road, later called State Road, entered Bath on building Washington Streets. The resulting congestion led to installation of Bath’s first…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"In 1847, construction of this new church began, overseen by master builder Isaiah Coombs. Arthur Gilman designed the church in the style of Gothic…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"He also watched over construction of the library. He was a financial genius that many people relied upon for help when constructing the library."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"1978Patten Free Library The construction of the Customs House, at 1 Front Street, south of Lambard Street, was started in 1852 and finished in 1858."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"The new station was constructed completely out of brick, as protection against fires. The people of Bath were very proud of the station."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"Oliver Moses arranged for construction of a new church on Washington Street. Anthony Coombs Raymond was the master builder for the Universalist…"

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

"… been located at 66 Centre Street since 1913, when construction finished. Before that, the Alameda was there."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"… With images from the Patten Free Library Construction of Davenport Memorial City Hall, Bath, 1928Maine Maritime Museum The Davenport Memorial…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"… gabled front was saved and included in the the construction of the new building. In the Bath Bank building were the offices for the Sagadahock Bank…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"… Bath, 1882Patten Free Library As a result of constructing the building, businesses followed. On the first floor of the hotel there were at least…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"… five specific categories of information: People, Construction, Businesses, Events, and Historical Connections."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"Since the original construction in 1894, the first story and probably the roof has been extensively altered."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahoc County Courthouse

"The Monument stands 30 feet tall and is constructed of granite and marble. The monument cost $5,975 to build. There are three tablets on the front."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… had to be shut down in order to keep the construction equipment nearby. The permission to shut down the streets was passed by the city."

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… in Scarboro, Maine, owned the building from its construction in the early 1850s until 1882, as noted in several tax records."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"… for completion in 1901, but difficulties in constructing a bridge over Stuart’s Brook delayed the anticipated opening."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Student Exhibits

"Student Exhibits Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block The Intersection of Centre and Washington Church Block Columbian Block The Customs House…"