Maine Memory Network

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"The grand new churches of the 1840s, still standing today, the Swedenborgian Church, the Winter Street Church and the Central…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Dreamland and Liberty

"The first major event was the grand opening, which occurred in 1909. The people that went there were amazed by the grandeur of its interior."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"The new building was built on the bank high above the Sandy River, where the Town Garage is presently located."

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

"The Opera House had its grand opening in September of 1913. The Bath Opera House was literally built on top of where the Alameda once stood."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"George Davenport was one of Bath's wealthiest men. Without him, the grand Davenport Memorial and City Hall would not exist. X"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"… on the western side of town, where he built a grand two-and-a-half-story federal-styled home and a wharf on the river at a section, referred to the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 1 of 4

"… for bait, selling their excess to vessels in the Grand Banks fleet and other fishing areas. Clams were shucked (meat cut from the shell), salted…"

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

"… afterward), was also proudly deocorated for the grand celebration. Lubec Post Office, Centennial celebration, 1911Lubec Memorial Library…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"… if that is the case you may rest assured that the Grand army of the Potomac is to be recruited and filled up to its former strength, and that no…"

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

"… bought and sold; fishing fleets sailed to the Grand Banks fishing grounds; and ships sailed to England, the West Indies and other trading ports."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… Grattan was purchased for that reason – and at a grand price. Allegedly, the purchase price for Grattan was $25,000! No matter, John R Braden still…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"The World Wars put a damper on this grand expansion plan. Gould sold his controlling interest to the Canadian Pacific in the late 1940s for $225 per…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"The World Wars put a damper on this grand expansion plan. Stretching The Trolley Wire LivePresque Isle Historical Society Gould sold his…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"… passing through Scarborough; and in 1853 the Grand Trunk Railroad was completed, linking Montreal to Portland."

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… as the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Grand Army of the Republic, Aroostook Rebekah and Olive Branch Encampments, Women’s Christian…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… as can be found in the State, excepting the Grand Trunk Depot in Portland. They are an ornament to the village, and an honor to the company."

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