Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… had 13 employees and made the first shipment in 1920. In 1942 a major expansion was made and production increased to include toothpicks and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"In 1920 the school building was moved up Main Street where it became a private home, presently owned by the Estate of Marshall Stevens."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 1 of 3

"In 1920, Queen’s Hospital opened the Queen’s Hospital Training School, with Sister M. Constance McCarron as the first superintendent and instructor…"

Lincoln, Maine - Catholic Church

"… but finally Lincoln secured a resident pastor in 1920. That reverend purchased the Goodwin residence on Ballard Hill and moved into it, the…"

Prince Memorial Library

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"In 1920 a four-horse coach delivered the mail down river from Rumford, through Mexico, on to Dixfield and Peru."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 2 of 3

"Students were housed at the school, and between 1920 and 1952, they were expected to abide by the following rules posted in the residence area, which…"

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 3 of 3

"… contribution to the community from its opening in 1920 until the last class graduated in 1987. As Mercy celebrates its centennial, the school’s…"

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… live in Farmington with one servant; she died in 1920. The abstract of her will, along with dispersal of her estate, commanded her trustees not to…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"… was also installed in the main room on May 24, 1920. From June 4 to November 9, 1921, a well was drilled and a water system installed in the…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"28 May 2015. "Eastern Maine Medical Center: 1892-1920." Maine Memory Network. Maine Historical Society, 2000-2009. Web. 28 May 2015."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"1920 2nd floor of Merrill Hall. Now Nordica AuditoriumFarmington Historical Society State Normal and Training School Faculty, Farmington…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Islesboro’s first fully equipped boatyard was built on Acre Island in 1920 and is currently owned by a descendant of Mr. Gibson. map of Islesboro "

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… right vote in 1870 and women the right to vote in 1920, the United State government did not give this right to native people until the mid 1930s."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"Finally, on August 18, 1920 and after many decades of the Women's Suffrage Movement, the right for women to vote was finally ratified for women…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gordon's Fox Farms

"1920Lincoln Historical Society In about 1920, fox farms in Lincoln began running. A man named Dr. Frank H."

Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"… goes from the beginnings of the industry up to 1920. Some of the steps in the process of canning are shown."

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… Hill district in 1939, the Granite District in 1920, the Witham district in 1928, the Billings District in 1921, the Long Island District in 1920…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… The highest interest in "the Fair" came in the 1920's when the local Mooseleuk Club purchased the race horse, John R. Braden, for $4,010."

Otisfield Historical Society

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Pejepscot Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… Survey (USGS) Topographical Map of Farmington 1920 and 1922Farmington Historical Society The geographic location proved to be vitally important to…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… Highway, so designated at Town Meeting in 1920. This stretch of Route 9 was marked with stone pillars and planted out with trees."