Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - Unitarian Church, Presque Isle, 1895

"… Description The Unitarian Church was erected in 1886 and because of poor attendance was closed in 1932."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 8 of 17

"… ways advantageously, nearly 17 sawmills were erected in Saco by 1800. The Saco River’s waterpower aided in inflating the local lumber industry."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Center Baptist Church, Lincoln, ca. 1900

"… in his time and he did not live to see the erection of the church at Lincoln Center. Rev. Sylvester Besse arrived at Lincoln Center on 28…"

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

"A small building was erected to house women. Their disposition and employment continued to be a “troublesome affair” for several years."

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

"According to Eaton, Knox erected a large store which was managed by Captain Thomas Vose, who had served under Knox in the American Revolution."

Bar Harbor Fire Department

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Telephone communication

"A microwave tower was erected on Swan’s Island across the road from what is now the transfer station."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"George River, exploring upriver where he erected a cross on the shore in “ that part of the riuer which trended Westward into the maine.” During the…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 1 of 3

"… when the first trees were felled, crude cabins erected and gardens started, Guilford residents have been noted for their industrious nature."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… 9 - One of the very early school buildings was erected in the forest by the settlers in the Thomas Wright District."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is built - 1823 to 1824

"A wooden roof with sliding doors was erected above the top of the cells, creating an open room about 10-12’ high."

Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"… Education explaining that the flagpole had been erected in memory of a respected citizen, Clifford Coggins, and asked for a ruling on the matter."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"When the Democrats erected a large tent in Bangor for a political convention, Martin took his son along and sketched the tent, pacing off its length…"

Pittsfield Historical Society

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"In 1806, the trustees met and voted to erect a two story wooden building. The first floor would hold the main entrance which opened to a corridor…"

Historic Hallowell - Sweat on the Kennebec ~ Hallowell Steam and Boom Company

"… houses with adjoining cook and mess shacks were erected on rafts and anchored on the Chelsea side of the river."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"The first building owned by the Lodge, erected in 1840, proved unsastisfactory and was replaced by this building in 1855 at a cost of $2,000."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Fires - 1849 to 1924

"… Historical Society A new stone building was erected in 1851. A stonewall around the building was completed in 1854."

Belfast Historical Society

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Skowhegan Free Public Library

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Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… built along the 'sluiceway' and small dams were erected to raise water level and make the sluiceway more efficient for a power source."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Industry

"… Company which was dismantled in 1910 and re-erected in Stockholm, when the companies merged to become the Allen Quimby Company."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village Schools

"The building was erected in East New Portland on the site known as the Chas. Holbrook. Consolidation of the two New Portland high schools had been…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Old Church on the Hill

"… concealed giant reclining above it.” A belfry was erected on the top, surmounted by a tall steeple, in which hung a Paul Revere bell commissioned…"