Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldiers' Monument, Bangor, 1864

"… there to "increase the value & quicken the sale of these lots which were a slow sale." The illustration, which appears on page 21 of the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"The north and south stores were for retail sales. The brick building is captured in a drawing done by John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Dunning, Bangor, ca. 1867

"That project included stock sales on which most investors lost money. Dunning is shown here in a sketch John Martin of Bangor made on page 51 of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Joseph Mitchell and Mutual Store wagon, Bangor, 1865

"… no difference what article I have offered for sale the first and last question has ever been aint yose higher than the Mutual Store." View…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato Starch Factory, c. 1965

"Potatoes that are not suitable for sale as table stock are processed into starch or cattle feed. View additional information about this item on the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin store interior, Bangor, 1862

"… on page 565 and is followed by explanations of each item pictured. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 00-29

"Some are jokes or seemingly random items that relate to fashion, strange events, or other topics in the news."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior, John Martin Store, Bangor, 1862

"… the shop and provided descriptions of all of the items in the illustration, starting on page 561 of the 650-page journal."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"… and is accompanied by explanations of all of the items illustrated. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior plans, Third Parish Church, Bangor, 1865

"… his Journal and the descriptions of each numbered item on the illustration are on page 632. View additional information about this item on the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes diving off wharf, Hampden, ca. 1840

"Martin wrote that Raynes dove about 20 feet to grab the egg. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior, John Martin store, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… of the exterior and several other views of the interior of the shop. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - 1st Maine Heavy Artillery, Bangor, 1865

"At center are a captain and a private, drawn to show their uniforms. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin homestead, Bangor, ca. 1864

"It appears on page 477 of the journal. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of Alden Merry's house, Brownville Junction, 1893

"… page 127 of a "scrapbook" he wrote and illustrated starting in 1888. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elmer Martin, Bangor, 1865

"… play in the yard and discovered a hammock in his mother's apple tree." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Civil War era soldier's garb, ca. 1866

"He followed the page of illustration with a "Chapter on Soldiers." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Capt. L. J. Morse, Co. A, Maine State Guard, Bangor, 1864

"their coats most wholly red." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin in Spanish cloak, Bangor, 1846

"… the rest of his outfit, including where he purchased the items. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 278-361

"… passengers aboard the Suliote, and listed all the items -- and their cost -- that Alonzo took on the voyage."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 7 design, Bangor, 1867

"… reminiscences and commentary on his life and times in the Bangor area. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 2 design, Bangor, 1867

"… of the posts so as to swing out or in as the case may require..." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin barn plan, Bangor, 1867

"… with a house where room can be obtained on lots conspicuous." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin gate design, Bangor, 1867

"He often commented on contemporary events as well. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."