Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Lumber Capital of the World

"1910Bangor Public Library The Decline of Lumber The lumbering industry of Bangor started to take a decline in the late 1800s."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"Starbird Lumber Co.Strong Historical Society Starbird Lumber Co. In 1887, 30-year-old Clinton V. Starbird purchased the Starbird mill in Freeman…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ira Fish

"… for men working at the sawmill and working in lumbering. This house became known as the Springer House."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"He operated a grist mill and lumber mill. Elias's home was built across from the Veterans’ Monument. He was a livestock broker."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"… affectionately nicknamed “Camp Maine Central.” Lumber for the cabin was provided by Redington Lumber Company and there were exhibits of taxidermy…"

Lincoln, Maine - Railroads

"… was for passengers, the other for transporting lumber to the mill. Once, when a house caught fire in Lincoln, the train was used to transport a…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"Merrill Lumber, of Turner, loaded with empty shipping boxes for Forster’s Toothpick Mill, crashed through the deck of the bridge to the riverbank…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"Located on Upper Main Street, the cheese factory operated for several years, starting in 1871. This factory had been organized by local farmers, and…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 1 of 3

"Barker Lumber and Box Co. was another such enterprise. Guilford Lumber Company Mill, ca. 1900Guilford Historical Society Guilford Lumber…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"The May sisters, Julia and Sara, operated a private school for girls in Farmington, known as Wendall Institute, for 13 years until 1881."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"Co. were responsible for repairs and keeping batteries charged, so phone lines functioned properly. When calling the operator, one had to be patient…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"The sisters operated a private school for girls in Farmington, known as Wendall Institute, for 13 years."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"He would operate by candle or lamp light in the kitchen, if necessary. One variation of such dedication tells of a trip to New Vineyard across Porter…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"The Porter family owned and operated wood turning and matchstick mills, built iconic buildings in the downtown area and served the community in the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"In the late-1800s, this store was operated by Albert and Washington Daggett, and was known as Daggett Bros. store."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"Since this time the District has operated under the same regulations. The town got its water through a four- inch distribution line from Day Mountain…"

Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones

"This sometimes would get very confusing for the operators. These operators were paid a minimum of $2.00 and a maximum of $18.00 per week, depending…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 2 of 2

"1888: Operations were halted for five years due to the distance of the timber to market. The mill could not compete with the growing number of mills…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ferries

"Beathem, the one in South Lincoln was owned and operated by Mr. Stratton, and the last one in Lincoln Center was owned and operated by Mr. Harvey."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 3 of 3

"… they purchased their largest competitor, Bullard Lumber Co., of Vermont and had increased their plant size sixfold and their employment tenfold."

Lincoln, Maine - Workman's Hospital

"It was the last private hospital to ever operate in Maine. Dakota Ireland “Create a ‘why’ question, research the answer, and create response…"

Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals

"… the small town of Lincoln where he first helped operate two hospitals, on West Broadway. The hospitals were the Stratton Hospital and the Margaret…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"Mr. Weatherbee owned and operated Weatherbee Hardware on the opposite side of the street. The store needed to expand, and Mr."

Lincoln, Maine - Gary Gordon

"Army as a member of the First Special Forces Operation Detachment. He was also the leader of the sniper team."